Playing king of the mountain on a dead end street
At the edge of the block that’s where we cut our teeth
The world was trying to sweep up off our feet [bad word] home crying with cut up knees
It’s alright, Mama said, it's alright

Now nothing's changed, it never will
Learn to swallow defeat like a bitter pill
Remember the story ‘bout Jack and Jill
They ended up driving in a Coupe de Ville
And you don't know when your ship will arrive

Don't give up, don't give in
Stand and fight, you just might win
When the ride gets rough, hold on tight
Someday just might be tonight

You're the kind that goes swimming with a raincoat on
Who's to say if you’re right or wrong
Let me know when you’ve figured it out
Just don't go drowning in a shadow of doubt
Don't let the [bad word] make up your mind

Don't give up, don't give in
Stand and fight, you just might win
When the ride gets rough, hold on tight
Someday just might be tonight

You may never find a treasure that's been washed up on the beach
And heaven won't be waiting for you walking down these city streets
Remember Mama's band-aids on your scabby knees
They had to bleed for little victories

Don't give up, don't give in
Stand and fight, you just might win
When the ride gets rough, hold on tight
Someday just might be tonight

Don't give up, don't give in
You never know when the ship [bad word] in
When the ride gets rough, hold on tight
Cos someday just might be tonight