(audio Hd): Victorious-make It In America

is an upbeat pop-rock and country-pop track performed by Victoria Justice and the Victorious cast. Released on May 15, 2012, it served as the lead single for the show's second soundtrack, Victorious 2.0: More Music from the Hit TV Show . Conceptual Inspiration and Songwriting

The song plays a pivotal role in the one-hour special episode . Victorious-Make It In America (Audio HD)

: It highlights maintaining a positive outlook ("wearing a smile") even when facing financial or personal struggles. is an upbeat pop-rock and country-pop track performed

The song was co-written by Victoria Justice and Martin Johnson. Justice was inspired by a telephone conversation she overheard where her mother used the phrase "breaking big and making it in America". She connected with the phrase's powerful message of ambition and perseverance, which became the central theme of the track. : It highlights maintaining a positive outlook ("wearing