I've been wandering so long
But I never had it made
Everyone in the summer sun, well, I was hiding in the shade
Excuse me ma'am, did you happen to see
the shining place that they promised me?
(chorus):
I'm looking for the place they told me
To escape from where they bought and sold me
I've been all around the world
But I've never been to easy street
And I'm starting to think that it doesn't exist, just for me
(chorus)
Feel like a mental patient losing patience
Like a guitar top popping every string
Like a firecracker that goes off in your hand
Like a black rainstorm in June, at your command
I'm looking for the place they told me --
and I need you to see it through