Passing Through

A thousand miles from nowhere
In a town without a name
The sign says, «stranger stay away»
But you stop there just the same
And you recognize a woman
From a dream that you once had
Where she cut your heart to ribbons
And her laughter drove you mad
Take the thorn out of your side
Take the stone out of your shoe
Just take it all in stride
You’re only passing through
Make today the good old days
Make tomorrow something new
Just play it as it lays
You’re only passing through
Now you’re stranded once again
With a bible in your hand
Wearing a coat of many colors
With your lips covered in sand
There’s a full moon above you
Flashing like a neon light
And the sound of distant drummers
Beat slowly in the night
As you burn out in the sun
As you stop before you start
Then find hope was there none
And you whistle in the dark