Broken Land

I'm standing outside the tunnel that goes under the river

Been looking through the city for the real life giver

I musta been to every courthouse - every clinic in this county

I turn away from temptation - the devil still found me

What haven't we tried what dark corners unknown

To keep from feeling empty, broken hearted and alone?

I'd be lying if I said I have answers for you

But I've heard rumors of redemption, maybe they're true

Honey take my hand through this broken land

The soul stompers drum like thunder

In the independence day parade

Sequins flashing, cymbals crashing

Just beyond the barricade

Now the veterans of every American war

Down thru the last century

They should have a parade for the lovers that made it

Together into their 70's

Honey take my hand through this broken land

Won't you take my hand through this broken land?

I was raised in the pews of a dozen small churches

Tongues of fire conjured when the choir would sing

Beyond the din of the deceivers and the orphaned believers

I heard the lord knockin so I let him in

Now that refuge of hope has been torn down for years

And my spirit still fights with my flesh

But if you cornered me in my clearest moment

Asked me if I'd do it again, I'd say yes

Honey take my hand through this broken land