[Verse 1]
It's a long way to the promise 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 who*es
Are in line to receive your choice
You can bet your a**
If you give it to them
They will gladly take your voice
[Chorus]
And it's a long way to the promise land
Wo-oh oh oh oh
It's a long way to the promise land
Wo-oh oh oh oh
[Verse 2]
It's a long way to the promise 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
[Chorus]
It's a long way to the promise land
Wo-oh oh oh oh
It's a long way to the promise land
Wo-oh oh oh oh
[Bridge]
What are you going to do?
When they call for you?
Bend and capitulate?
Or keep your head on straight?
[Verse 3]
Easy answers bought
Without experience
Is gonna lead you to certain doom
Because the truth is just
What you make of it
It begins and ends with you!
[Chorus]
And it's a long way to the promise land
Wo-oh oh oh oh
It's a long way to the promise land
Wo-oh oh oh oh
(When you've joined the people
Who've joined the club)
It's a long way to the promise land
(You gotta clench and play your hand)
Wo-oh oh oh oh
(Because the truth is just
What you make of it)
It's a long way to the promise land
(It's a long way)
Wo-oh oh oh oh
Get in line!