Throwing Punches

I'm through throwing punches
think I've fought enough
I was down in the first round, now just looking up
we're all a little short changed
we're all a little smaller down here

I'll find the ropes slow down
catch my breath and think this through
on the ropes right now
i'll catch my breath

I'm waiting for the limelight to burn itself out
I was in the corner trying to turn this around
the ring had gotten smaller
or your gloves had gotten big
i was wrong to begin with it's clear

I'll find the ropes slow down
catch my breath and think this through
on the ropes right now
i'll catch my breath

when did the lights go out
when did I hit the floor
when did the lights go out

I'm through throwing punches