Never give up, never give in.
This should be my mantra for now.
Many have lied to hide their sin
Crossing their fingers as they vow.

Know your enemy, know your foe.
This could be my mantra for now.
Many have nothing kind to show
Doing the least to earn a bow.

Know your friends, know whom you may trust.
This could be my mantra for now.
Many friendships have been a bust
Because their faith they'd not endow.

Know yourself, know what you can do.
This could be my mantra for now.
Earn the honors that are your due,
Do the best the world will allow.

Know your own world, know who loves you.
This could be my mantra for now.
Sailing out on the seas once more,
Setting forth with a forceful prow.

Never give up, never give in.
This shall be my mantra for now.
Standing upon the deck again,
Paradise waits across the brow.