I'm setting my sights high this time
This time I'm going to succeed you'll see
Say your goodbyes and wave until you're out of sight
The tears drop from the cheeks of all who depart

I'm aiming for the goal but what exactly is that?
To become what I am and my future It rests on this foundation
It's my life, my destiny, but it isn't free
I will earn what I am to become and to live off that foundation

This is the first day of the rest of my life
And I am not in it for a name or title
I am learning to be myself and trusting in that
Willing to work for that love the music of my soul

I'm taking it all in and trying to give myself away at the same time
I try not to fall through the cracks but sometimes I slip, everyone does
It is all part of the process of growing and learning
By learning I'm growing

This is the first day of the rest of my life
And I am not in it for a name or title
I am learning to be myself and trusting in that
Willing to work for that love the music of my soul

And I'm not about to throw it all away
For the sake of being young and avoiding responsibility
And I won't turn my back on this
Who would I be if I just ran away?
I think I'd rather not say
I can't run away
I can't run away
but what if I fall?