Someone came a knockin' on doors
Said, You better get into the line
Looking 'round I didn't see yours
And said, Whoa, It ain't my time
They promised me a better life
What's easier than living fine
But I hear your whisper
What's easy ain't what's right
I've never seen the lights of the city
Except in dreams
I can't believe that you'd be with me
Closer than it seems
And I'd go all the way
But your iron gatehouse keys
Keep weighing me down
They hauled me to the top of the hill
Said, Don't you like what you see
I agreed that it sure looked nice
But wasn't made for me
Give us a reason you should live
As less than you can be
I said that on down that road
Someone's waiting for me
I've never seen the lights of the city
Except in dreams
I can't believe that you'd be with me
Closer than it seems
And I'd go all the way
But your iron gatehouse keys
Keep weighing me down
Never thought I'd see the day
Never thought I'd come this far
To still be on my way
Never thought I learn to pray
Never thought a second thought
That didn't lead me astray
I've never seen the lights of the city
Except in dreams
I can't believe that you'd be with me
Closer than it seems
And I'd go all the way
But your iron gatehouse keys
Keep weighing me down
And I would go all the way
To get down on my knees