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. "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. Chorus:. 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. Chorus:. 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. They had to bleed for little victories. Chorus:. 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