It's The Singer Not The Song Lyrics

(Jim Peterik/Frankie Sullivan) 
Published by EMI Virgin Music, Inc. - ASCAP/Rude Music, Inc. - BMI 

It's just another summer 
You hear a different drummer 
You're looking for a way to check out from this grind 
You wrestle with temptation 
Your job is sheer frustration 
Cause there's a lifetime chance you've yet to find 
Still you wonder if you've got the clout 
To make it happen in this cold hearted town 
And you're feelin' that you're trapped 
You wonder should you just stop tryin' 

Take a message from the man 
Who's not afraid to come on strong 
When there's magic in the music 
It's the singer not the song 
When it's comin' from the heart 
All the people sing along 
It's the man behind the music 
It's the singer not the song 

Inside your heart is achin' 
There's challenge for the takin' 
So shoot it from the hip 
Believe in what you say 
You're calling this your best fight 
You're lookin' for the limelight 
Reachin' for a star to guide you on your way 
Still you wonder if you've got the clout 
To make a difference in this cold hearted town 
And you're feelin' that you lost 
You wonder should you just stop tryin' 

Well give the glory to  the man 
Who's not afraid to come on strong 
When there's magic in the music 
It's the singer not the song 
When it's comin' from the heart 
All the people sing along 
It's the man behind the music 
It's the singer not the song 

They give the glory to the man 
Who's not afraid to come on strong 
When there's magic in the music 
It's the singer not the song 
When it's comin' from the heart 
All the people sing along 
It's the man behind the music 
It's the singer not the song