5th floor, she's up in her dorm Studying for her midterm
She's had one of those weeks Where the world, it seems, is against her
Right on cue, a picture pops up on her laptop She can't pick her cell phone up fast enough
Sometimes you just need a little hope So hey, mom and dad, what's going on?
I'm just checking in, no, there ain't nothing wrong
Sometimes you just need a little hope
He's tired, sits down in the sand Shoe box in his hand, half a world away
And he smiles when he sees who it's from He lays down his gun, no, he can't wait
For cards and letters and something sweet He takes a bite and rehearses
Now everybody sends their love, he tears up
Sometimes you just need a little hope A little to let you know you're not alone
To carry in your heart and keep your spirit strong
Sometimes you just need a little hope I'd like to drive back through that little town
And get my feet back on, get my feet back on the ground
Sometimes you just need a little hope A little to let you know you've been gone way too long
Yeah, way too long, no matter how broad I begin Oh, no matter how far you roam
Sometimes you just need a little hope Sometimes you just need a little hope
Hey, Mom and Dad, what's going on?