Land of the Free Lyrics

Feel the first kiss of raindrops

Still time to find a place to stay

At least until the rain stops

Or the cops come out and drive us away

My folks and I never saw eye to eye

I ran off like lightning up a line

Beard's grown long, my head is gray

Seen it in the storefront today

Mothers keep their children away

O'er the land of the freeways, and the home of the strays

Red sun rises on another day

Sleeping bad cause they wake you at dawn

Sleeping bag and everything is gone

I know you mean well

I've half a mind to leave this town alone

Catch a ride on a steam rail

Like you used to hear about in songs

High above the world burns a lone, bright star

But what good is its light for?

To a fighter trying to stay standing in the ring

With the city lights' shine so dizzying

I know you mean well

Ten dollars for cigarettes and booze

A man's only free till

He has nothing left to choose

You have a name, don't you?

Yes sir, I do

Did you bring anything with you there?

No sir, all I have I carry in my hands

I know you mean well

And before long I'll be gone

I'll hear the dream bell

Sing me away to the sound of a train song