Lyrics
You can choose to be anything
You have the freedom to select your identity or profession.
Anything, anything ya want
Emphasizes the limitless possibilities of what you can become.
You can choose to be anything
Reiterates the idea of choice in shaping your life path.
Anything, anything ya want
Highlights the availability of numerous options.
When you were young, what'd ya wanna be
Reflects on childhood aspirations and ambitions.
Doctor or a lawyer maybe workin' as the police
Suggests common childhood dreams of becoming a doctor, lawyer, or police officer.
Makin' lots of money always poppin' up in the crease
Implies the pursuit of financial success and societal recognition.
Bein' somebody anyone would wanna be
Desires to be someone admirable and respected by others.
As you grew up, things began to change
Addresses the changes in aspirations as one grows older.
All those things you thought began to fade
Acknowledges the fading of initial dreams and ideals.
Those who you looked up to got pushed into the shade
Notes the overshadowing of role models or inspirations.
Some dreams we have as kids were meant to be replaced
Suggests the natural replacement of childhood dreams with new goals.
You can choose to be anything
Reiterates the power of choice in shaping one's identity.
Anything, anything ya want
Emphasizes the vast range of options available to individuals.
You can choose to be anything
Encourages the listener to be proactive in choosing their path.
Anything, anything ya want
Repeats the idea of limitless possibilities.
Ya think you're grown, think you're better than the rest
Addresses a sense of maturity and superiority.
Never backin' down and always puffin' out y'er chest
Describes a confident and assertive attitude.
Turnin' up your nose and those who can't afford the best
Highlights a disdainful attitude toward those with less.
Don't be surprised when tables turn bad on your second guess
Warns of potential consequences when arrogance leads to misjudgments.
But you got to put in work
Stresses the importance of hard work to achieve goals.
Step past all the hurt
Encourages perseverance despite challenges.
Reach out to the world
Encourages reaching out to the world to make a positive impact.
So others will concur
Suggests that the approval of others is a result of one's efforts.
That you can be any damn thing in this world
Affirms the belief that anyone can achieve greatness.
You can choose to be anything (You want)
Reiterates the power of choice in shaping one's identity.
Anything (You want)
Emphasizes the vast range of options available to individuals.
Anything you want
Underlines the freedom to choose any path.
You can choose to be anything (You want)
Repeats the idea of limitless possibilities.
Anything (You want)
Encourages the listener to be proactive in choosing their path.
Anything you want
Reiterates the belief in boundless potential.
Look around you see what others wanted to be
Observes the diversity of aspirations around the individual.
Doctors or lawyers maybe someone on the screen
Lists common societal roles and occupations.
You listen to their music feelin' like y'er kings and queens
Suggests the influence of media and entertainment on aspirations.
Never too late to dream 'bout anyone or anything
Encourages continued dreaming regardless of age.
But you got to put in work
Reiterates the importance of hard work and perseverance.
Step past all the hurt
Encourages perseverance despite challenges.
Reach out to the world
Advocates reaching out to make a positive impact on the world.
So others will concur
Suggests that the approval of others is a result of one's efforts.
That you can be any damn thing in this world
Affirms the belief that anyone can achieve greatness.
You can choose to be anything (You want)
Reiterates the power of choice in shaping one's identity.
Anything (You want)
Emphasizes the vast range of options available to individuals.
Anything you want
Underlines the freedom to choose any path.
You can choose to be anything (You want)
Repeats the idea of limitless possibilities.
Anything (You want)
Encourages the listener to be proactive in choosing their path.
Anything you want
Reiterates the belief in boundless potential.</td
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