[Verse 1]
Girl the last time I saw you, you were crying my name
When I put you on the spot, will you still feel the same

[Chorus]
Show me some determination
Show me, show me the measure of your dedication
I need to see just a reflection of your inspiration
Don't you break down on me, don't you break down on me

[Post-Chorus]
I'm looking for someone, someone strong enough to believe in
Everybody's looking for someone strong enough to stand on his feet
And never break down

[Verse 2]
I'll put my life on the line and believe what you say
I'll go out on a limb if you meet me halfway

[Chorus]
Show me some determination
Show me, show me the measure of your dedication
Let me see just a reflection of your inspiration
Don't you break down on me, don't you break down on me

[Post-Chorus]
I'm looking for someone to show me what they mean by devotion
Everybody's looking for someone prepared to put aside his emotion
And never break down
[Verse 3]
And you're a new wave raver and you like to talk tough
But can you still cut the mustard when the going gets rough

[Chorus]
Show me some determination
Show me, show the measure of your dedication
I need to see just a reflection of your inspiration
Don't you break down on me, don't you break down on me

[Bridge]
Give me an indication of your determination
I need a demonstration of your determination
Give me an indication of your determination
I need a demonstration

Yeah, oh oh oh

[Chorus]
Determination
You've got to show me, show me the measure of your dedication
I need to see, I need to see just a reflection of your inspiration
Don't you break down on me, don't you break down on me

[Verse 4]
Three days in the rain and I ain't had no sleep
But I won't break down now, I got a promise to keep
[Chorus-Outro]
Showing my determination, 'cause that's the way I am
Showing the measure of my dedication
Just a reflection of my inspiration
Don't you break down on me, don't you break down on me