I'm sick and tired of everybody trying to tell me what to do

If I'm in need of your advice, then surely I would come to you

I didn't get in this position just by happenstance

I worked my bones beyond the limit just to have half a chance

It matters how you play the game

It matters that you can take the pain

You don't want to lie, steal, or cheat your way

To the top, ohh-ohh-ohhhhh

It matters what your people think

You represent your family

Well that's just one more reason to see

That it matters whether you win or lose

Why don't we see who is the wizard and play some one on one

I think you'll find me sympathetic to ya when I've won

It seems you've got the brawn to beat me if this was all it takes

But I've got skills to pay the bills and punish each of your mistakes

It matters how you play the game

It matters that you can take the pain

You don't want to lie, steal, or cheat your way

To the top, ohh-ohh-ohhhhh

It matters what your people think

You represent your family

Well that's just one more reason to see

That it matters whether you win or lose

One hundred years from now, they'll look back on this day

Where are you going to be, and what are they going to say

I see my name in lights, the people call my name

It's all up to you, will you find a way?

It matters how you play the game

It matters that you can take the pain

You don't want to lie, steal, or cheat your way

To the top, ohh-ohh-ohhhhh

It matters what your people think

You represent your family

Well that's just one more reason to see

That it matters whether you win or lose

It matters what your mother thinks

You represent your family

Well that's just one more reason to see

That it matters whether you win or lose