Playing king of the mountain on a dead end street
At the end of the block is where we cut our teeth
The world was trying to sweep up off our feet
I´d run home crying with cut up knees
But it´s alright, mama said, "It´s alright"

Now nothing´s and it never will
When you learn to swallow defeat like a bitter pill
Remember the story about Jack ´n´ Jill
They ended up driving in a Coupe De Ville
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 are right or wrong
Let me know when you figured it out
Just don´t go drowning in a shadow of doubt
Don´t let the bastards 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
Heaven won´t be waiting for you
Walking down these city streets
Remember mama´s band aids on your scabby knees
Oh 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 when the ship will come in
When the ride gets rough, hold on tight
Someday just might be tonight