Land of the Free Songtext
von The Americans

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