He tries, but don't forget he's different from the rest.
Can't base his accomplishments on your papers of success.
To him it's all just black and white, there are no shades of gray.
Kids think they understand as he slowly walks away.

I try, but don't forget I'm different than the rest.
But I'm here to show you all these ways to help you be your best.
Sound advice is not always heard when you turn up the sound.
Just when we get somewhere, you decide to turn around.

[chorus]
And I'm here to show you that you can be anything.
With me here by your side, we'll make it through everything.
Don't let them tell you you'll never amount to anything.

He tries, but don't forget he's different from the rest.
Can't base his accomplishments on your papers of success.
This sound advice is not always heard when I turn up the sound.
Just when we get somewhere, they decide to put you down.

[repeat chorus]

Thinking, spinning,
With thoughts I can't predict.
Wanders slowly,
With thoughts that just won't quit.

[repeat chorus]