Sailor Lyrics - Molly Hatchet

Met an old man on the street, 

A dirty hat laying at his feet, 

I looked and saw adventure in his eyes, 

Singing them songs from yesterday, 

From over the hills and far away, 

Lord that old man hypnotized. 

I went on in to my nine-to-five, 

Hoping I could stay alive, 

I knew that something in my life was wrong, 

All night long I could not sleep, 

The trouble here was buried deep, 

I couldn't help but hear the old man's song. 

I'm rolling down the highway, 

I fly the friendly skies, 

I'm just a hobo, 

I'm on the railroad tracks tonight, 

I'm dancing through the desert, 

I see the city nights, 

I'm just a sailor on the sea of life. 

The feeling swept right over me, 

I left my home and my security, 

I finally found a place where I belong, 

Back out here on the road again, 

Going back where I have never been, 

Now I'm finally free to sing my song.