Victoria Justice - Make It in America Lyrics (2025)

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About Make It in America

"Make It in America" is a song performed by the Victorious cast featuring Victoria Justice. It was co-written by Justice, for Victorious 2.0: More Music from the Hit TV Show (2012), the soundtrack to the Nickelodeon television series, Victorious. It was released as the album's first and only single on May 15, 2012 through Columbia Records in association with Nickelodeon. Musically, the song runs through an Pop.


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Got a one ticket down a two-way streetGot the wind in my hair and there's dust on my feetI'm just trying to make it in AmericaOnly thing to my name is in old t-shirtFaded 1985 from the Stones concertAnd I'm dying to make it in AmericaAnd I'm singing the words to my favorite songWith the rag top down and my glasses onAnd I'm driving straight through AmericaI wanna taste the sunCause baby I'm born to runI gotta feeling that I'm not the only oneAnd I, I wanna show some skinYeah, baby I need the oceanAnd you can't stop me now I've got my heart in motionAnd I wanna make it in AmericaMake it in AmericaI can see my stars sunset and vineGonna carve my name in the Hollywood signYeah, I gotta, gotta make it in AmericaSee me wearing a smile even if I'm brokeI'll be singing the words from a song I wroteAnd I called it make it in AmericaI wanna taste the sunCause baby I'm born to runI gotta feeling that I'm not the only oneAnd I, I wanna show some skinYeah, baby I need the oceanAnd you can't stop me now I've got my heart in motionAnd I wanna make it in AmericaMake it in AmericaI can feel the sweat dripping down my faceI can hear my heart as it starts to raceAnd sometimes it's worth such a lonely placeIf a just push on I know thatI wanna taste the sun'Cause baby I'm born to runI gotta feeling that I'm not the only oneAnd I, I wanna show some skinYeah, baby I need the oceanAnd you can't stop me now I've got my heart in motionAnd I wanna make it in AmericaMake it in America

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Victoria Justice

Victoria Dawn Justice (born February 19, 1993) is an American actress, singer-songwriter, and dancer. She debuted as an actress at the age of 10 and has since appeared in several films and television series including the Nickelodeon series Zoey 101 and Victorious. She has made appearances in several theatrical releases, including Unknown as well as the 2006 thriller The Garden. She has appeared in several Nickelodeon series, including True Jackson, VP, The Troop, The Penguins of Madagascar and iCarly, as well as on the Nickelodeon game shows BrainSurge and Figure It Out as a contestant. In 2010, she starred in the Nickelodeon film The Boy Who Cried Werewolf. more »

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Written by: MARTIN JOHNSON, VICTORIA JUSTICE

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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13 facts about this song

Release Information

"Make It in America" is a song by American actress, singer and songwriter Victoria Justice, and it was released as a single on May 7, 2012.

Album Details

The song is featured on the soundtrack album for the Nickelodeon TV series "Victorious" titled "Victorious 2.0: More Music from the Hit TV Show."

Genre

The song is primarily a pop-rock track with country influences.

Songwriters

"Make It in America" has four co-songwriters, including Victoria Justice herself. The other songwriters are Martin Johnson, who's worked with artists like Taylor Swift and Avril Lavigne; Lindy Robbins, known for her work with Demi Lovato and Backstreet Boys; and Jason Evigan, who has written for Maroon 5 and Kelly Clarkson.

Co-producing Team

The song was produced by Martin Johnson, who not only co-wrote the song but also played integral part in its production.

Meaning of the Song

"Make It in America" is about the journey of a person chasing their dreams, expressing a strong desire for success and freedom in America.

Music Video

The music video for the song was directed by Marcus Raboy, and it was filmed in one day in desert locations near Los Angeles.

Chart Rankings

While the song didn't make it to the Billboard Hot 100, it peaked at number 38 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart.

Live Performances

Victoria Justice performed "Make It in America" on daytime talk show, "Ellen."

Part of a TV Episode

The song was also featured in an episode of "Victorious" titled "Tori Goes Platinum," where it was performed by Justice's character, Tori Vega.

Available Platforms

"Make It in America" is available for streaming on various platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music. It is also available for purchase on iTunes.

Remix Versions

In addition to the original version, a "Riddler Club" remix of "Make It in America" was released.

Song Popularity

On YouTube, the music video for "Make It in America" has garnered over 50 million views as of 2021.

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Victoria Justice - Make It in America Lyrics (2025)
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