I've been wandering so long But I never had it made Everyone in the summer sun, well, I was hiding in the shade Excuse me ma'am, did you happen to see the shining place that they promised me? (chorus): I'm looking for the place they told me To escape from where they bought and sold me I've been all around the world But I've never been to easy street And I'm starting to think that it doesn't exist, just for me (chorus) Feel like a mental patient losing patience Like a guitar top popping every string Like a firecracker that goes off in your hand Like a black rainstorm in June, at your command I'm looking for the place they told me -- and I need you to see it through