I was born in the state where my mother was raised. With the children of soldiers, the children of slaves. And it's too much to take, the mind how it breaks.
I found a good woman. I found a job that pays. The tide comes in, I watch it all wash away. But I'm keeping it steady, that's just how I was raised. Head held up walking tall into each breaking wave.
So far from where I started. And so far from where I want to be. The towers I watched when I was young. Are not as tall as I once believed. . And this heart grows tired.
Baby, I'm not waiting. I'm just holding on to good. It's still early, it's still more than I should. I'm off to Carolina. I'm gonna wear my mama's boots.
We grew up in golden light. Every chance to get it right. What did we do with it?. . It's gone, what I had back then is gone. Can't get it back again.
When I die, I don't want to rest in peace. I want to dance in joy,. I want to dance in the graveyards, the graveyards. and while I'm alive,. I don't want to be alone mourning the ones who came before.
Hold my hand. Ooh, baby, it's a long way down to the bottom of the river. Hold my hand. Ooh, baby, it's a long way down, a long way down. If you get sleep or if you get none.