Artist and Song History
There were many themes and life experiences that we wanted to capture when we set out to fully write the original song “Gotta Face Forward. The chorus of the song was first improvised during a music jam session at the first Face Forward Conference in 2011. When Next Step Central finally opened its doors in 2014 and we had the studio to record in, we knew it was time to officially write this song. We worked hard to capture all the messages of our Face Forward community, to write a song that speaks to how we deal with challenges, rise above limitations, and matter!
Gotta Face Forward
Written By: Next Step Rare Genetic Campference (Face Forward)
VERSE 1 – Hard Times… What can bring us down & challenge us 
You’re telling me | you feel | different | from everyone else
And the hard times are bringing you down – Oh
Sometimes | most days | you | feel left out
And you’re losing yourself – But don’t look back…
CHORUS
Gotta Face Forward – Ooo Yeah
Don’t let those challenges hold you back
Gotta Face Forward – Ooo Yeah
Don’t let those challenges hold you back
VERSE 2 – Needing Friends, Community & Having a Place You Belong
To make your way | you gotta have faith
Gotta believe | in who | you are | & who you’re meant to be
There’s a future ahead of you – just take the next step with me
There’s a place we belong – Just hold on…
SPECIAL CHORUS
Gotta Face Forward – Ooo Yeah
Don’t let those challenges hold you back
Gotta Face Forward – Ooo Yeah
Don’t let those challenges…
BRIDGE – Building a Life, Facing Forward!
You are stronger than the pain
You are louder than the fear
You are fierce as you choose to Face Forward
(SUAVE…) You are harder than the struggle
Make it better – Never over…
FUERTE CHORUS!
Gotta Face Forward – Ooo Yeah
Don’t let those challenges hold you back… (don’t let those challenges)
Gotta Face Forward – Ooo Yeah…
Don’t let those challenges hold you back
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