Songs That Changed the World--The Most Important Songs of the Rock Era: "Make It Happen" by Mariah Carey

Listening to this song makes me wish this woman had continued to write songs like this.  If she only knew that they had great influence on millions of people and helped change the world.  In any case, it is a song about perseverance, about dreaming big and living big, about attaining the goals that you set for yourself.  It is all about confidence, showing consideration for others and self-worth and Mariah Carey delivers that message in this outstanding song.

"Make It Happen"

by Mariah Carey

Written by Mariah Carey, David Cole and Robert Slivilles

Not more than three short years ago
I was abandoned and alone
Without a penny to my name
So very young and so afraid
No proper shoes upon my feet
Sometimes I couldn't even eat
I often cried myself to sleep
But still I had to keep on going
Never knowing if I could take it
If I would make it through the night
I held on to my faith
I struggled and I prayed
And now I've found my way

[Chorus:]
If you believe in yourself enough
And know what you want
You're gonna make it happen
Make it happen
And if you get down on your knees at night
And pray to the Lord
He's gonna make it happen
Make it happen

I know life can be so tough
And you feel like giving up
But you must be strong
Baby just hold on
You'll never find the answers
If you throw your life away
I used to feel the way you do
Still I had to keep on going
Never knowing if I could take it
If I would make it through the night
I held on to my faith
I struggled and I prayed
And now I've finally found my way

[Chorus]

I once was lost
But now I'm found
I got my feet
On solid ground
Thank you Lord
If you believe
Within your soul
Just hold on tight
And don't let go
You can make it
Make it happen

[Chorus]