Times are getting tough now And there is only one thing that I need to know Is it going to make me a better man Or bring it on, so I can go And if you plan on leaving Don't make it so soon 'Cuz I'm only gonna make it Worth your while 'Cuz aint want to give up baby It just ain't my style Will you try To realize The goal is set right where I want it to be Ain't goin' stop Till I reach that spot Someday I'm going to make you see And if you plan on dreaming Better move right on 'cuz you just read me wrong 'cuz I ain't going a make believing Think of what I need to do all day long So understand what a man says When he's got something strong And he isn't gonna let something get in his way Got a lot to do for tomorrow But I'm a whole lot further than I was yesterday [organ riff] [Time to get tough now] I know what you thinking Because you ain't the first to preach to me about that backup plan [Time to get tough now] I'm only going to say it once I don't care of that if you don't understand [Time to get tough now] 'Cuz my time is running short And I'm not afraid beat...(unknown) [Time to get tough now] I'd rather get my dream on Than work that back plan That's just gonna waste my time