so you'd better well know your way
 where's a ship on the ocean
 and an albatross who is trying to lead you astray
 leaders, politicians, and power whores
 are in line to receive your choice
 and you bet your ass, if you give it to them,
 they will gladly take your voice
 and it's a long way to the promise land
 wo-oh oh oh oh
 it's a long way to the promise land,
 if we work we might find it here
 there's no substitute for enlightenment,
 there's no reason for bridled fear
 when you join the people who've joined the club
 you gotta clench and play your hand
 cuz if you fall in line you're gonna fall in time
 and you'll never make a stand
 it's a long way to the promise land
 wo-oh oh oh oh
 what are you going to do?
 when they call for you?
 bend and capitulate?
 or keep your head on straight?
 easy answers bought without experience,
 is gonna lead you to certain doom
 because the truth is just what you make of it,
 it begins and ends with you!
 and it's a long way to the promise land
 wo-oh oh oh oh