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 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 you never when the ship will come in when the ride gets rough hold on tight someday just might be tonight