Build it up and take it to the streets Because if it can’t be seen what does it mean If it can’t stand upright alone Watch it fall down, hang your head back home But chances are that someone gives a damn And that will validate your sweat; every songs for them But by all means keep this from your head Because things you say become what you said
And don’t forget why you came to play Take the first slot and don’t get paid But if there’s one thing with which you should walk away Is what will set you apart - drive far away and play
Then stick around and meet the other bands Because here’s the situation as it stands They will need a place to stay on tour So they will give you drink and let you sleep on their floor And at some shows they will be the crowd So when they are finished sing your praise out loud
And in the end you will have a friend Because you’ve sweat it out just like them So when times get tough and you need a place to stay Just get back in the van and drive far away and play
There we were standing around We had not much to say; our eyes were on the ground We were broke and we had our own problems But our choices were to drive or hit rock bottom Reluctantly we climbed back in the van No one said a word as we left San Fran The tire hum made our burdens slip away And we were so free because we were far away