Now kid I know I haven't been a perfect man And I've avoided doing things I know I can But if I 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 Stick up for yourself son Never mind what anybody else done Now 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'll 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 And when those thunder clouds are cryin (In the sky, in the sky) And when those fireflies keep shining, (In your eyes, in your eyes) Keep your eyes on the shine, Keep your minds on the line, Keep your feet and slide (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