My back is sore but I'm standing straight
Better build my core, better pull my weight
My mind's running but I'm standing still
Despair is no match for my iron will

My iron will

Mind, body and soul
Step it up, work towards that goal

North strong
Not a slave to my physical flaws
All I had I gave
No time to quit or pause

North strong
Not a flake
Not a stick in the mud
It's either make or break
Forever young blood

It's either make or break
No matter what it takes
It's either do or die
I'm going sky-high

My neck is weak but I'm staring straight
Better reach my peak; step up to that plate
My heart's racing but I'm standing still
Despair is no match for my iron will

Blood, sweat and tears
Keep it up, after all these years

North strong
Not a flake
Not a stick in the mud
It's either make or break
Forever young blood

It's either make or break
No matter what it takes
It's either do or die
I'm going sky-high

Feel the noose tight around my neck
Gasping for air, I'm nervous wreck, hold on
Feel the sting sliding down my spine
I can barely sing; faulty by design

My back is sore but I'm standing straight
Better build my core; better pull my weight

Flesh, blood and bones
Rip it up, keep my head in the zone

North strong
Not a flake
Not a stick in the mud
It's either make or break
Forever young blood

It's either make or break
No matter what it takes
It's either do or die
I'm going sky-high

Carry the weight
Pick up the slack
Don't wait
Stay ahead of the pack

It's either make or break
No matter what it takes
It's either do or die
I'm going sky-high