[Verse 1]
Playin' 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 tryna to sweep up off our feet
I'd run home cryin' with cut up knees
"But it's alright," mama said, "It's alright"

[Verse 2]
Now, nothing's changed, it never will
Learn to swallow defeat like a bitter pill
Remember the story about Jack 'n' Jill
They ended up drivin' in a Coupe De Ville
And 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

[Verse 3]
You're the kind that goes swimmin' with a raincoat on
Who's to say if you're right or wrong
Let me know when you figured it out
Just don't go drownin' 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

[Bridge]
You may never find a treasure that's been washed up on the beach
And Heaven won't be waitin' for you, walkin' down these city streets
Remember mama's band aids on your scabby knees
Oh, 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
Someday just might be tonight
Uh-huh

[Instrumental Outro]