Yeasayer - 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
To tattoo on my arm or 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

Oh Max Schmeling 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

And when those thunder clouds 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 time
With your ass on the line
Keep your fleet 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