Now kid I know I haven't been a perfect man
And I've avoided doing things I know I can
But if I've learned one thing, the tattoo on my arm
Will burn into my thumb, it would be that
You must stick up for yourself son
Never mind what anybody else done
Stick up for yourself son
Never mind what anybody else done
Old man Schlemming was a formidable foe
The Ambling Alp was too, at least that's what I'm told
But if you learn one thing, then learn this well
In June, you must get past yourself
They will run but they can't hide
You must stick up for yourself son
Never mind what anybody else done
Stick up for yourself son
Never mind what anybody else done
Stick up for yourself son
Never mind what anybody else done
Stick up for yourself son
Never mind what anybody else done
And when those thunderclouds are crying in the skies, in the skies
And when those fireflies keep shining in your eyes, in your eyes
Keep your mind on the tide
Keep your minds on the line
Keep your feet, feet, sliding
(Into the sky, into the sky)
Now the world can be an unfair place at times
But your lows will have their compliment of highs
And if anyone should cheat you
Take advantage of or beat you, raise your hand
And wear your wounds with pride
You must stick up for yourself son
Never mind what anybody else done
Stick up for yourself son
Never mind what anybody else done
Stick up for yourself son
Never mind what anybody else done
Stick up for yourself son
Never mind what anybody else done