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