You blame it on your youth, blame it on your luck Blame it on your family, they didn't give a f** Blame it on your poverty or because you're rich Blame it on the one you love and label her a b**h POWER WITHIN We've got the power You blame it on the weather, but I think it's bizarre That you blame it on astrology and all of the stars POWER WITHIN We've got the power Blame it on your country, blame it on your town Blame it on your neighborhood, you want to burn it down Blame it on your culture, blame it on your genes Blame it on New york,L.A., and all that's in between POWER WITHIN We've got the power Sick of all these excuses, they're not good enough for me Now's the time to rise and take responsibility POWER WITHIN We've got the power Life will force a change-will we improve? Choices dictate if we win or lose Leave the past behind, now we'll begin We must find the power, the power within