Hicks was born in Las Vegas, Nevada and is the son of Lucy and Ron Hicks.
Hicks had a recurring role on Titus and had roles in various movies and television series before playing the lead in How to Eat Fried Worms. He then appeared in Mostly Ghostly: Who Let the Ghosts Out? alongside many other Disney Channel stars. In 2009, he grabbed the co-lead role of Luther on Zeke & Luther. In 2011, he starred in Lemonade Mouth as Wendell "Wen" Gifford.
Hicks recorded a remake of the MC Hammer song "U Can't Touch This" with fellow Zeke and Luther co-star Daniel Curtis Lee. The music video for the song was shown June 29, 2009 on Disney XD. He made a remix of the song "In the Summertime" by Mungo Jerry. In late 2010 he wrote and recorded the song "Happy Universal Holidays" with Ryan Newman. In early 2011 he released a song called "Dance For Life" with Drew Seeley for the Disney Channel Original Series Shake It Up, which was featured on Shake It Up: Break It Down. Hicks co-wrote the tracks "Determinate", "Breakthrough" and "High Wire" for Lemonade Mouth (film). Hicks recorded a song called "We Burnin' Up" with Chris Brochu which premiered at Disney XD in 2011. On September 15, 2011 he released "Las Vegas (My City)", a hometown anthem about his struggles and dreams to succeed in the entertainment business. He is not currently signed to any music label.
Determinate
Adam Hicks Lyrics
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I'm crazy worried
Messing with my head this fear
I'm so sorry
You know you gotta get it out
I can't take it
That's what being friends about
I, I want to cry
I can't deny
Tonight I wanna up and hide
And get inside
It isn't right
I gotta live in my life
I know I, I know I
I know I gotta do it
I know I, I know I
I know I gotta do it
Gotta turn the world into your dance floor
Determinate, determinate
Push until you can't and then demand more
Determinate, determinate
You and me together, we can make it better
Gotta turn the world into your dance floor
Determinate, determinate
Hate to feel this way
And waste a day
I gotta get myself on stage
I shouldn't wait or be afraid
The chips will fall where they may
I know I, I know I
I know I gotta do it
I know I, I know I
I know I gotta do it
Gotta turn the world into your dance floor
Determinate, determinate
Push until you can't and then demand more
Determinate, determinate
You and me together, we can make it better
Gotta turn the world into your dance floor
Determinate, determinate
It's Wen and I'm heaven-sent
Use it like a veteran
Renegade, lemonade, music is my medicine
Go ahead and try to name a band we ain't better than
Reason why the whole world's picking us instead of them
People need a breather cause they're feeling the adrenaline
Stop! Now hurry up and let us in, knock
'Cause we're coming to your house and
People keep on smiling with lemons in their mouth
I'm the real deal, you know how I feel
Why they in it for the mil I'm just in it for the thrill
Get down now I ain't playin' around put your feet up on the ground
And just make that sound like
Gotta turn the world into your dance floor
Determinate, determinate
Push until you can't and then demand more
Determinate, determinate
You and me together, we can make it better
Gotta turn the world into your dance floor
Determinate, determinate
Come on and, come on and
Come on and get it going
Come on and, come on and
Come on and get it going
On the dance floor
On the dance floor
Dance floor
Determinate
The song "Determinate" by Adam Hicks is an uplifting and motivational anthem that encourages listeners to push through their fears and challenges to achieve their goals. The first verse highlights the internal conflict between wanting to hide away and wanting to live life to the fullest. The chorus emphasizes the need to take action and turn the world into one's dance floor, pushing until there is nothing left to give. The second verse reinforces the message of determination, expressing the need to get on stage and put oneself out there regardless of fear or doubt.
The bridge is rapped by Wen, one of the members of the band Lemonade Mouth, of which Adam Hicks was a part. The rap references the band's name and boasts of their musical talent, suggesting that they are better than any other band out there. The rap builds on the theme of determination, encouraging listeners to keep pushing and to embrace the adrenaline rush that comes with taking risks.
Overall, "Determinate" is a song that encourages people to face their fears and take action to pursue their dreams. The message is delivered through a high-energy pop/rap tune that is both catchy and inspiring.
Line by Line Meaning
Trying hard to fight these tears
Struggling to keep from crying
I'm crazy worried
Feeling extremely anxious
Messing with my head this fear
Causing confusion and distress due to fear
I'm so sorry
Apologizing for the emotional state
You know you gotta get it out
Encouragement to express emotions
I can't take it
Feeling overwhelmed
That's what being friends about
Reminding that friends are there for support
I, I want to cry
Admitting the desire to cry
I can't deny
Unable to ignore the emotions
Tonight I wanna up and hide
Feeling like escaping
And get inside
Finding comfort in private space
It isn't right
Knowing the current state is not optimal
I gotta live in my life
Acknowledging the need to make decisions for oneself
I know I, I know I
I know I gotta do it
Recognizing the need to take action
Gotta turn the world into your dance floor
Embracing life and making it an enjoyable experience
Determinate, determinate
Push until you can't and then demand more
Showing determination and continuously striving for more
You and me together, we can make it better
Encouragement to work towards a better future with a friend's support
Hate to feel this way
And waste a day
Disliking negative emotions and not wanting to waste time feeling them
I gotta get myself on stage
Wanting to take action and embrace the spotlight
I shouldn't wait or be afraid
Knowing it's best not to hesitate or be fearful
The chips will fall where they may
Accepting the uncertainty of the future
It's Wen and I'm heaven-sent
Use it like a veteran
Renegade, lemonade, music is my medicine
Introducing oneself and expressing love for music
Go ahead and try to name a band we ain't better than
Reason why the whole world's picking us instead of them
Confident in one's band and its abilities
People need a breather cause they're feeling the adrenaline
Stop! Now hurry up and let us in, knock
People need a break from excitement and inviting oneself in
'Cause we're coming to your house and
People keep on smiling with lemons in their mouth
Announcing a visit and expressing the joy and fun that the band brings
I'm the real deal, you know how I feel
Why they in it for the mil I'm just in it for the thrill
Boasting authenticity and love for music rather than monetary gain
Get down now I ain't playin' around put your feet up on the ground
And just make that sound like
Encouraging listeners to dance and enjoy the music
Come on and, come on and
Come on and get it going
On the dance floor
Determinate
Inviting others to join in on the fun on the dance floor while showing determination
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Adam Paul Hicks, Charlie Mason, Ebony Nicole Burks, Joacim Bo Persson, Johan Carl Axel Alkenas, Niclas Aake Molinder
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