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

I'd run 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 !@$(s 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 will come in
When the ride gets rough, hold on tight
Cos someday just might be tonight