Be Here

Lyrics for Be Here

In the bitter honest light of day (I really don't need to be here) There ain't too much left to say (I really don't need to be here) It's all a racket anyway Just tell them what they want to hear now Tell them what they want to hear The walls are painted and cinderblock (Oh Lord, the road I'm on) I make my bed and set my clock (Oh Lord, the road I'm on) A little harder now to talk Tell them what they want to hear now Tell them what they want to hear And I'll be back out, yes I will Spend my money and drink my fill Long and empty hours to kill Ain't no changing me now Ain't no changing me My books and clothes and soul unpacked (Oh the road that led me here) My roommate tells me about Iraq (Oh the road that led me here) They patched him up when he came back I guess I've had it easy I guess I've had it easy I play along and force a smile (Oh the road that led me here) They saw me coming by a mile (Oh the road that led me here) From ruling class to rank and file The burden is the same now The burden is the same I'll be back out, yes I will Spend my money and drink my fill Long and empty hours to kill Ain't no changing me now Ain't no changing me At the risk of sounding cavalier (Oh Lord, the road I'm on) My head and heart and conscience clear (Oh Lord, the road I'm on) I pray deliverance from fear The only thing I need now The only thing I need Well have you looked it in the eye (Oh Lord, the road I'm on) The path is stated not implied (Oh Lord, the road I'm on) The choice is but to do or die Nothing in your way, now Nothing in your way I'll be leaving yes I will The cyclone in my soul be still My heart is full enough to spill How did I get here, now? How did I get here?