5th floor, she's up in her dorm Studying for her midtermShe's had one of those weeks Where the world, it seems, is against herRight on cue, a picture pops up on her laptop She can't pick her cell phone up fast enoughSometimes 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 wrongSometimes you just need a little hopeWell, he's tired, sits down in the sand Shoebox in his hand, half a world awayAnd he smiles when he sees who it's from He lays down his gun, oh, he can't waitFor cards and letters and something sweet He takes a bite and readsEverybody sends their love, he tears up Sometimes you just need a little hopeAnd it lets you know you're not alone To carry it in your heartAnd keep your spirit strong Sometimes you just need a little hopeI'd like to drive back through that little town And get my feet back on the groundSometimes you just need a little hope A little, hey, you've been gone way too longYeah, way too long No matter how grown up you getOh, no matter how far you roam Sometimes you just need a little hopeSometimes you just need a little hopeHey, Mom and Dad, what's going on?