Discover the story of the song > Be Somebody – 3 Doors Down

The protagonist's mother is concerned about where he has been and how long he's been out with his friends. He reassures her that he's trying his best to live his life the way he wants to. The mother tells him to take care and not let his dreams slip away, and he reassures her again that he loves her and will be fine. The protagonist is determined to be himself and not try to be someone else. He wants his mother to understand that he won't let her down. He doesn't care about what others say or think about him because he knows that this life is his own and he will be true to himself. He wants to be seen for who he truly is and promises to never let his mother down.