When opportunity knocks You've got to go for it Take your life and see what You have to show for it When you follow that star Don't move too slow for it Show the world who you are Get up and go for it If you cannot dig the scene you're in today, no Slip into another year and pull away, hear me now Catch up to the finer things in life You can really make it if you try, don't you know (you're free) When opportunity knocks You've got to go for it Take your life and see what You have to show for it When you follow that star Don't move too slow for it Show the world who you are Get up and go for it Shake a-loose the things that bring you down (so low) Oh, they bring you down Break away the bad habits you down (let go) Turn it all a-loose now Don't you know the world can be your go If you make that move and take it in Put it on the one now Don't let nothing ever bring you down Once you get up, don't you dare look down Conquer your dream, it's your chance, don't quit Listen to Shalamar, get up and go for it When opportunity knocks You've got to go for it Take your life and see what You have to show for it When you follow that star Don't move too slow for it Show the world who you are Get up and go for it Hey, what are you doing there? Get out of here! Get out, get out of here!