[Verse 1] When you're filling out your clearance form Sections fifteen and sixteen take shape List the people who have known you well Those who've seen you at your best and worst References who can speak about your past Character witnesses who'll make it last [Chorus] Name them, claim them, references true People who really know the real you Neighbors, teachers, friends and more Cover every year they're asking for Time periods matter, don't leave gaps Personal references fill the maps [Verse 2] Not your family, not your spouse Look for people outside your house Coworkers, classmates, mentors too Anyone who's worked close with you Supervisors from your old job site Friends from college who knew you right [Chorus] Name them, claim them, references true People who really know the real you Neighbors, teachers, friends and more Cover every year they're asking for Time periods matter, don't leave gaps Personal references fill the maps [Bridge] Seven years or more they want Every period, don't be nonchalant Contact info, how they know you What time frame, be honest and true If they've moved or changed their name List them anyway, it's not a game [Verse 3] Think of people from each stage Every job and every age The gym buddy, the club president Anyone whose time was well spent Getting to know who you really are Character matters, near and far [Chorus] Name them, claim them, references true People who really know the real you Neighbors, teachers, friends and more Cover every year they're asking for Time periods matter, don't leave gaps Personal references fill the maps [Outro] Fifteen, sixteen, make your list complete Every person that they need to meet Your character shining through their voice Quality references, that's your choice
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