Out Of The Valley

They talk of getting out of the valley

Out of the valley here below

Maybe ride the river and run off

'Cause there's no place left to go

They talk of taking the sunshine

Taking their bright eyes away

Maybe make a move for the big time

Watch it get harder every day

They're told by the same empty faces

Talk like dreams don't get you far

Maybe make it over the mountains

But you'll never make it in that car

They talk of getting out of the valley

You're set to make yourself a name

Quit, come back soon and you'll marry

Part of your fortune to your shame

Ambition lights their cigarettes

If they get out they don't look back

It's ten deserve and one who gets

So drink too much and dress in black

You listen in the bars and the alleys

You hear the fear under their voice

No one out there owes you a living

No one here here gives you any choice

They talk of getting out of the valley

And for some it's not too late

You need a meanness to carry on

Cast the master of your fate

Until long after it matters

You don't know if you're good enough

You can bet your dreams will be battered

So just go after what you love

They talk of getting out of town

This little city made of steel

Take a giant step and don't look down

Because I do know how you feel

They talk of getting out of the valley

Out of the valley here below

Maybe ride the river and run off

'Cause there's no place left to go