Promised Land

What to do with this unrelenting feeling of urgency
 What to say when the crack of a gun splits the night
 Waking you up from sweet dreams to a fear that's festering
 To the slow march of madness, to the call to take flight
 Pack your bags, turn the lights off, we won't be back any time soon
 In darkness we take the way travelled by few
 Slowly the rain falls and leaves the road ahead of us glistening
 But far brighter is the hope of a new life for you
 So follow me for one more mile
 I'll sing for you and wear a smile
 Tell you stories under starlight of the promised land
 And as we walk I'll always hold your little hand
 Don't look back and don't slow down
 As we pass through every godforsaken town
 We'll make it to a place where you can grow in peace
 Away from blood that runs in broken city streets
 I'll lie awake to watch over you keeping a steady eye
 I'll go without when the rations are running low
 I'll be prepared if there's danger out on the horizon
 Believe me when I say that you'll be the last one to know
 I'll carry you on my shoulders if your feet can take no more
 When the night is too cold, I'll build us a fire
 All that it takes is your face to bring courage and strength to me
 When my will and my body are beginning to tire
 So follow me for one more mile
 I'll sing for you and wear a smile
 Tell you stories under starlight of the promised land
 And as we walk I'll always hold your little hand
 Don't look back and don't slow down
 As we pass through every godforsaken town
 We'll make it to a place where you can grow in peace
 Away from blood that runs in broken city streets