[Verse 1]
So you wanna stay down, you refuse to be happy, yeah
You wanna go back on your word 'cause it just got turned around
Oh, keep on dreamin', yeah baby
But nevertheless you can still be safe and sound
You wanna stay down, you refuse to be happy, yeah
Oh, you wanna go back to your friends on the other side
But keep on dreamin', yeah baby

[Bridge]
Ah, just remember that I love you
And I wouldn't have it any other way, yeah
Get a little stronger in your spirit
And all of your fears will truly go away, yeah
Go away, 'way, hey

[Verse 2]
So you wanna stay down, you refuse to be happy, yeah
To them you look roped and tied but you're still runnin' fast and free
Oh, keep on dreamin', yeah baby
Ah, your motivation in somethin' hard to see
You wanna stay down, you refuse to be happy, yeah
Well, whatever happens to you, I know that you're one of a kind
Just keep on dreamin', yeah baby

[Bridge]
Ah, sometimes you find disappointment
But never forget what you truly believe, yeah
People see you crawlin' but you're gettin' closer
Now ask yourself, can you get off your knees
Get off your knees, hoo, hoo, hoo
[Verse 3]
So you wanna stay down, you refuse to be happy, yeah
You wanna go back on your word 'cause it just got turned around
Oh, keep on dreamin', yeah baby
Nevertheless you can still be safe and sound
You wanna stay down, you refuse to be happy, yeah
Oh, whatever happens to you, I know that you're one of a kind
Oh, keep on dreamin', yeah baby, hey

[Outro]
You wanna, know you wanna stay down, girl
Just remember, well, remember that I love you, girl
Tell me why you wanna, hey, you wanna stay down, girl
Tell me why you wanna, you wanna stay down, girl
Turn around, turn around, turn around, turn around
Tell me why you wanna, hey, you wanna stay down, girl
Tell me why you wanna, you wanna stay down, girl
Tell me why you wanna, you wanna stay down, girl
Tell me why you wanna, yeah, you wanna stay down, girl, ha
Turn around, turn around, turn around, turn around
Tell me why you wanna, yeah, you wanna stay down, girl