Don't get your hopes up because you'll only get knocked down If you don't know if you're going to sink or swim you'll probably drown So you've got to keep your feet planted firmly on the ground If you get your hopes up you'll only get knocked down
You could do so much better if you put in the time and effort If you set high social standards for your life But I swear that just surviving is the meaning of life So if you're getting by you've done all right
Don't get your hopes up because you'll only get knocked down If you don't know if you're going to sink or swim you'll probably drown So you've got to keep your feet planted firmly on the ground If you get your hopes up you'll only get knocked down
When you expect the best and things go wrong it's a right kick in the balls But you'll never be disappointed when you expect nothing at all So keep your expectations low and try your fucking best That's the only way you're ever gonna progress
Don't get your hopes up because you'll only get knocked down If you don't know if you're going to sink or swim you'll probably drown So you've got to keep your feet planted firmly on the ground If you get your hopes up you'll only get knocked down
Well you could dare to dream but don't expect too much Man makes his plans but god just points and laughs He'll scupper you at every turn till your boat's smashed on the rocks The only thing that you can do's to keep on keeping on
Don't get your hopes up because you'll only get knocked down If you don't know if you're going to sink or swim you'll probably drown So you've got to keep your feet planted firmly on the ground If you get your hopes up you'll only get knocked down