Times are hard and getting rougher 
Could never understand why my family had to suffer 
May be it's because we're not as fortunate as others 
At least we've got each other, and we can rely on one another 

Working hard just to make ands meet 
Through good and bad we refused to accept defeat 
Trying to give us what they never could have 
Not a day goes by that we don't thank god for what we have 

Times are hard but getting better 
We paid our dues but money doesn't last forever 
Maybe it's because the money doesn't always matter 
At least we have each other and we can rely on another 

I thank my family for everything that was given to me 
Being there no matter what, even willing to die for me 
They're not at fault if I'm not as good as I'm supposed to be 
They did their part and now it's all up to me 

I thank god and all my family 
Did their best and now it's up to me