I used to travel around the sun
used to plant hot tomatoes for everyone
Never saw a winter I didn't like
or listened to the stories around midnight
I carried moons in my left shoe
A twinkling star in the afternoon
Had a peach for you and song or two
as I traveled around the sun
Now I'm coming to earth on the evenin' train
a ball-o-fire with pocket change
Got a tear for me and a tale for you
it's the old one bout the prodigal son
I used to travel around the sun
used to burn all my bridges while on the run
Never wanted more than a better view
of lives in the balance controlled by few
Funny how they finally get to you
can't stand to see a man out of school
with a bucket of laughs and I'd give you half
if I could but travel around the sun
So go on now turn the dial on
catch me 9 to 5 or at Al-Anon
Have a drink for me
tell the history
the homeless saga of the prodigal son
Where have you been
that the dust never falls from your coat?
What climate has left you both thisty and drenched?
I look at you and see temples -
You say nothing but I hear voices
Show me this stepless road
toward the castle of the meek
Lend me the armor of peace
and the shield that welcomes wounds
For I shall not die till that land is seen
