Something To Prove

G D C G D The young got something to prove C G They just can't make a move G D They just sell their attitudes C G And try to give the business and blues G D The young got something to prove C G They just assume they've been bruised G D They're terrified to lose C G When the world turns obtuse C G Em The futures here, user beware Em D C Only bring it up because I'm scared C G D That I've lived too little to think I've lived so long C G Em When I don't often believe in myself D C I rely on everyone else G Em And every time I seem to end up writing the same song G D The young got something to prove C G But they're hanging from a noose G D They've simulated all abuse C G And they're still terrified to choose G D The young got something to prove C G They're just tired of being baboons G D They need plenty of cartoons C G But never too much room C G Taking all bets G Em D If if this is war you better know what to expect D C G D And if not then when to cease fire C G Em And I'm gonna set a mandate Em D C For all of us make mistakes C G Em That show us the things we need and desire G D The young got something to prove C G But they're stuck in some recluse G D They hate every ruse C G They expect you to make the truce G D The young got something to prove C G As they dream of who's who G D They just don't have a clue C G They want it to be over soon C G Em Some ask for houses and are given pebbles Em D C Others ask for bridges and are given shovels C G D But don't balk on the lack of answers that get nailed through C G Em Treated like bastards, trying to be a man Em D C Spoiled rotten but doing what they can C G Em Cuz after all they're just a carbon copy too G D The young got something to prove C G Even though the day is through G D They won't settle for renew C G And they just might blame you G D The young got something to prove C G They're tired of your old news G D And all your old reviews C G Now they're just confused G D C There's nothing left to do G C