"10th Round" lyrics

We came out slugging, ended up hugging
Our differences were small
You were short, I was tall
What would be the outcome
The fight had begun

Oh, up against the ropes, I found my own strength
I could be rough or mean
Gentle or patient
They were pulling for us to make it all the way
But underneath my breath, I silently pray

Yes, it's the 10th round
Listen to the crowd roar and shout
Oh baby, don't knock me out

My vision was blurred, emotions were stirred
We clung desperately, "No", said the referee
One or the other must fall
And winner takes all

The odds were against us, two to one
Is it for thrills or is it for fun
On the edge of their sears, they watched us compete
Will it be a draw, they were all on their feet

Yes, it's the 10th round
Listen to the crowd roar and shout
(Oh, oh) (Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
Don't knock me out

Oh yes, it's the 10th round
Listen to the crowd roar and shout
Oh baby, don't knock me out

Through this ordeal, we'll banish our fears
Case of sudden attack
We were trained to bounce back
'Cause we're fighting for love

On the edge of their sears, they watched us compete
Will it be a draw, they were all on their feet

Yes, it's the 10th round
Listen to the crowd roar and shout
(Oh) (Ooh-ooh-ooh)
Don't knock me out

(Oh baby)
Yes, it's the 10th round
Listen to the crowd roar and shout
(Please) Don't knock me out
Ooh (Ooh)

Yes, it's the 10th round
Listen to the crowd roar and shout
It's the 10th round
Listen to the crowd roar and shout
Yes, it's the 10th round
Listen to the crowd roar (And shout, shout, shout)
10th round
Listen to the crowd roar