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