Brian

[Verse 1]

All my life, I've been runnin' scared

Feelin' shut out, no one cared

Not my mother, not my brother

Crazy beatings by my father

A-ooh, a-ooh

[Verse 2]

Music's been my saving grace

Been my ticket to a better place

Brought me riches, brought me fame

Many people know my name

A-ooh, a-ooh

[Chorus]

My old friends who knew me when

Say "Brian, you've come a long, long way"

Thank you, thank you

Whoa, whoa

[Verse 3]

My cousins say I ain't the same

Criticize how I've changed my game

They're not happy 'cause I'm different

More creative, independent

A-ooh, a-ooh

[Chorus]

My old friends who knew me when

Say "Brian, you've come a long, long way"

Thank you, thank you

Thank you, thank you

[Verse 3]

I've decided to change and grow

Taste the new and release the old

Those who love me, they know I'm tryin'

Livin' brave instead of dyin'

A-ooh, a-ooh

[Trumpet Solo]

[Verse 4]

I've decided to change and grow

Taste the new and release the old

Those who love me, they know I'm tryin'

Livin' brave instead of dyin'

A-ooh, a-ooh