Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Todd Rundgren
Vocals
Bill Gelber
Bass
John Siegler
Bass
John T. Siomos
Drums
Rick Derringer
Guitar
Tom Cosgrove
Guitar
Mark Klingman
Keyboards
Ralph Schuckett
Keyboards
David Sanborn
Saxophone
Michael Brecker
Saxophone
Jean-Yves Labat
Synthesizer
Barry Rogers
Trombone
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Todd Rundgren
Songwriter
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
We've been waitin' so long
We've been waitin' so long
We've been waitin' for the sun to rise and shine
Shinin' still
Give us the will
[Verse 2]
Can you hear me?
The sound of my voice
I am here to tell you I have made my choice
I've been listening to what's been goin' down
There's just too much talk and gossip goin' 'round
[Verse 3]
You may think that I'm a fool but I know the answer
Words become a tool
Anyone can use them
Take the golden rule
As the best example
Eyes that have seen will know what I mean
[Verse 4]
Time has come to take the bull by the horns
(Hold that line, baby, hold that line)
(Get up, boys, and hit 'em one more time)
We've been so downhearted
(Maybe lose it now but you can't stop tryin')
We've been so forlorn
(Hold that line, baby, hold that line)
We get weak and want to give in
(Hold that line, baby, hold that line)
(Get up, boys, and hit 'em one more time)
But we still need each other if we want to win
(Maybe lose it now but you can't stop tryin')
(Hold that line, baby, hold that line)
[Verse 5]
If you don't know what to do about a world of trouble
You can pull it through if you need to
And if you believe it's true it will surely happen
Shinin' still, give us the will
[Verse 6]
We've been waitin' so long
Been waitin' so long
We've been waitin' for the sun to rise and shine
Shinin' still
Give us the will
Bright as the day
Show us the way
[Verse 7]
Somehow, someday
We need just one victory and we're on our way
We're prayin' for it all day
And fightin' for it all night
Give us just one victory, it will be alright
[Verse 8]
We may feel about to fall
But we go down fightin'
You will hear the call
If you only missin'
Underneath it all
We are here together
Shinin' still
Give us the will
Rise again
Show us the way
[Verse 9]
Somehow, someday
(Hold that line, baby, hold that line)
(Get up, boys, and hit 'em one more time)
We need just one victory and we're on our way
(Maybe lose it now but you can't stop tryin')
(Hold that line, baby, hold that line)
[Verse 10]
Prayin' for it all day
(Hold that line, baby, hold that line)
Prayin' for it all night
(Get up, boys, and hit 'em one more time)
Just one victory and we'll be alright
(Maybe lose it now but you can't stop tryin')
(Hold that line, baby, hold that line)
Somehow, someday
(Hold that line, baby, hold that line)
(Get up, boys, and hit 'em one more time)
Give us just one victory and we're on our way
(Maybe lose it now but you can't stop tryin')
(Hold that line, baby, hold that line)
[Verse 11]
Prayin' for it all day
(Hold that line, baby, hold that line)
Prayin' for it all night
(Get up, boys, and hit 'em one more time)
Give us just one victory and we'll be alright
(Maybe lose it now but you can't stop tryin')
(Hold that line, baby, hold that line)
Somehow, someday
(Hold that line, baby, hold that line)
(Get up, boys, and hit 'em one more time)
Give us just one victory and we're on our way
(Maybe lose it now but you can't stop tryin')
(Hold that line, baby, hold that line)
[Verse 12]
Prayin' for it all day
(Hold that line, baby, hold that line)
Prayin' for it all night
(Get up, boys, and hit 'em one more time)
Give us just one victory and we'll be alright
(Maybe lose it now but you can't stop tryin')
(Hold that line, baby, hold that line)
Somehow, someday
(Hold that line, baby, hold that line)
(Get up, boys, and hit 'em one more time)
Give us just one victory and we're on our way
(Hold that line, baby, hold that line)
[Verse 13]
Prayin' for it all day
(Hold that line, baby, hold that line)
Prayin' for it all night
(Get up, boys, and hit 'em one more time)
Give us just one victory
Written by: Todd Rundgren