Promised Land
Jackson Browne & Bruce Springsteen Lyrics

On a rattlesnake speedway in the Utah desert
In a dangerous and fast-paced environment in the remote Utah desert

I pick up my money and head back into town
After earning my wages, I return to the town

Driving 'cross the Waynesboro county line
Traveling across the boundary of Waynesboro county

I got the radio on and I'm just killing time
Listening to the radio to pass the time

Working all day in my daddy's garage
Spending the entire day laboring in my father's garage

Driving all night chasing some mirage
Driving throughout the night in pursuit of an illusionary goal

Pretty soon little girl I'm gonna take charge
In the near future, I will assert my control and authority

The dogs on Main Street howl
The restless individuals in the town express their discontent

'Cause they understand
Because they comprehend the struggle and desire for a better life

If I could take one moment into my hands
If I could seize a single opportunity

Mister I ain't a boy, no, I'm a man
Sir, I am not a child, but a grown man

And I believe in a promised land
And I have faith in a place where my dreams can come true

I've done my best to live the right way
I have made concerted efforts to lead a moral life

I get up every morning and go to work each day
Every morning, I wake up and diligently go to my job

But your eyes go blind and your blood runs cold
However, your perspective becomes narrow and your passion fades away

Sometimes I feel so weak I just want to explode
Occasionally, I feel so overwhelmed that I want to burst

Explode and tear this whole town apart
To erupt and cause chaos throughout the entire town

Take a knife and cut this pain from my heart
Symbolically remove the emotional suffering from deep within

Find somebody itching for something to start
Encounter someone who is restless and eager to initiate change

Well there's a dark cloud rising from the desert floor
A metaphorical storm is approaching from the barren land

I packed my bags and I'm heading straight into the storm
I have prepared myself for the challenges ahead and I'm bravely facing them

Gonna be a twister to blow everything down
There will be a destructive force that will completely overturn everything

That ain't got the faith to stand its ground
Those who lack belief and resilience will be unable to withstand it

Blow away the dreams that tear you apart
Eradicate the aspirations that cause internal conflict

Blow away the dreams that break your heart
Sweep away the dreams that cause emotional pain

Blow away the lies that leave you nothing but lost and brokenhearted
Eliminate the deceitful illusions that result in feeling disoriented and emotionally damaged

And I believe in a promised land
And I have unwavering faith in a better place or future

And I believe in a promised land
And I have trust in the existence of a hopeful and fulfilling destination