Ambling Alp Lyrics

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 Schmelling was a formidable foe But Ambling Alp was too, at least that's what I'm told But if you learn one thing, you've learned it well In June you must give Fascists hell, 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 crying In the skies, in the skies [ From: http://www.metrolyrics.com/ambling-alp-lyrics-yeasayer.html ] And when those fireflies keep shining In your eyes, in your eyes
Keep your mind for the time With your ass on the line Keep your feet, feet sliding To the side, to the side
Now the world can be an unfair place at times But your lows will have their complement of highs And if anyone should cheat you, take advantage of or beat you Raise your head 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