Young soul had a big dream, stored away in the basement Melodies and rap schemes, day and night in his walkman Losing track of time, making beats in 05 106 & Park on TV, he knew by heart all the guests He was in love with Free, wanted to be Kanye West I take you back to the beginning, when no one believed, no one believed Yeah, yeah, yeah hey hey Gotta give the boy a chance, Yeah, yeah, yeah hey hey to fly and become a man I'm on my way, I'm on my way I'm on my way, I'm on my way, I'm on my way Pops played the tune just like him His heritage to embrace 30 years in silence, life took a turn for the best Guided by the rhythm, they both had a second chance From dorm room to the main stage, he never felt so alive. Flashing lights, he lost sight That flowers bloom in due time I take you back to the beginning, when no one believed, no one believed Yeah, yeah, yeah hey hey Gotta give the boy a chance, Yeah, yeah, yeah hey hey to fly and become a man I'm on my way, I'm on my way I'm on my way, I'm on my way, I'm on my way I'm on my way, I'm on my way I'm on my way, I'm on my way, I'm on my way In the symphony of life, give yourself time, to grow and rise Yeah, yeah, yeah hey hey Gotta give the boy a chance, Yeah, yeah, yeah hey hey to fly and become a man I'm on my way, I'm on my way I'm on my way, I'm on my way, I'm on my way