Just put the Cadillac back on the road It's a nice night, baby, and I'm ready to go There's gotta be some way outta here To chase down the dreams that we held dear I ain't gonna lie to you, I wish I could I just wanna ride with you, till smoke creeps out this hood There's a cold wind blowing It's changing, I just know it For once in your life, you're gonna have to stick around 'Cause you got caught It's a soft spot All your life you been taught A man ain't a man until he's let you down But if you give me a chance, I'll be your proving ground Oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh I'm nothing more than a simple man With hand-me-down dreams and a rock and roll band Swallowing my pride for you You know I would Put it on the line for you Till smoke creeps out this hood There's a cold wind blowing It's changing, I just know it For once in your life, you're gonna have to stick around 'Cause you got caught It's a soft spot All your life you been taught A man ain't a man until he's let you down But if you give me a chance, I'll be your proving ground Yeah The light may fade But I'll follow you any place No pride, no shame 'Cause I want you, and I can't stop this feeling that I got There's a cold wind blowing It's changing, I just know it For once in your life, you're gonna have to stick around 'Cause you got caught It's a soft spot All your life you been taught A man ain't a man until he's let you down Oh, if you give me a chance, I'll be your proving ground Oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh I'll be your proving ground Oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh Yeah