It's a long way to the promised land So you'd better well know your way There's a ship on the ocean and an albatross Who is trying to lead you astray Leaders, politicians and power whores Are in line to receive your choice You can bet your ass if you give it to them They will gladly take your voice And it's a long way to the promised land It's a long way to the promised land It's a long way to the promised land If we work we might find it here There's no substitute for enlightenment There's no reason for bridled fear When you join the people who've joined the club You gotta clench and play your hand 'Cause if you fall in line you're gonna fall in time And you'll never make a stand And it's a long way to the promised land It's a long way to the promised land What are you going to do When they call for you? Bend and capitulate Or keep your head on straight? Easy answers bought without experience Gonna lead you to certain doom Because the truth is just what you make of it It begins and ends with you It's a long way to the promised land It's a long way to the promised land When you join the people who've joined the club You gotta clench and play your hand Because the truth is just what you make of it It's a long way, get in line
It's a long way to the promised land So you'd better well know your way There's a ship on the ocean and an albatross Who is trying to lead you astray Leaders, politicians and power whores Are in line to receive your choice You can bet your ass if you give it to them They will gladly take your voice And it's a long way to the promised land It's a long way to the promised land It's a long way to the promised land If we work we might find it here There's no substitute for enlightenment There's no reason for bridled fear When you join the people who've joined the club You gotta clench and play your hand 'Cause if you fall in line you're gonna fall in time And you'll never make a stand And it's a long way to the promised land It's a long way to the promised land What are you going to do When they call for you? Bend and capitulate Or keep your head on straight? Easy answers bought without experience Gonna lead you to certain doom Because the truth is just what you make of it It begins and ends with you It's a long way to the promised land It's a long way to the promised land When you join the people who've joined the club You gotta clench and play your hand Because the truth is just what you make of it It's a long way, get in line
