Suzanne Vega - First Day Out lyrics

Here i am at last, i've just jumped off the train I'm about to start my life as a wanderer in the rain I know so many people would give anything to be in my shoes Well, that's all right for them to say, but my shoes are soaked right through. I don't know what made me want to come all the way out here I guess when i was dreaming, my skies were always clear Now i'm here in a meadow with the rain streaming through my hair I guess this is what you call traveling freely, living without care. Here i am, all by myself, and i'll admit i'm scared All i've got is my guitar and a couple of dollars to spare And i know even that's not gonna last me long. I suppose i could pick myself up and carry myself back home But after what i put my folks through, i think i better stay alone. Anyhow, five years of aching are packed behind this plan Since i was ten, i've wanted to get out of the city and live out on the land. My parents thought i was crazy and i think now maybe they're right But i can still feel the freedom in following the eagle's flight. I just had to come and see what all the songs were about My hope is returning quickly and i don't think there's any doubt That i'd better start moving if i want to get somewhere I'll go on to the next town and see what i find there And stay a while until i go traveling on. (july 3, 1975)