For Everyman
Jackson Browne David Lindley Lyrics

Everybody I talk to is ready to leave
Everyone I talk to is eager to leave their current situation

With the light of the morning
As the day begins

They've seen the end coming down
They see an impending end to their current situation

Long enough to believe
Long enough to be convinced

That they've heard their last warning
That they won't receive any more warnings

Standing alone
Being alone

Each has his own ticket in his hand
Each person has their own way out of their current situation

And as the evening descends
As the day comes to an end

I sit thinking 'bout Everyman
I reflect on how this applies to everyone

Seems like I've always been
It seems as though I have always

Looking for some other place
Searching for a different location

To get it together
To fix things and have them under control

Where with a few of my friends
Where, in the company of some of my friends

I could give up the race
I could stop competing

And maybe find something better
And possibly find something more fulfilling

But all my fine dreams
However, all of my great dreams

Well though out schemes
Well-planned ideas

To gain the motherland
To achieve my goal

Have all eventually come down
Have all ultimately failed

To waiting for Everyman
To waiting for someone else to solve the problem

Waiting here for Everyman
I am waiting here for someone else to solve the problem

Make it on your own if you think you can
You should try to solve the problem yourself if you believe you are capable

If you see somewhere to go I understand
If you have found a better way, I can empathize

Don't ask me if he'll show, baby I don't know
Don't ask me if someone else will come to save the day, as I do not know

Somewhere later on you'll have to take a stand
Eventually, you will need to make a decision and take action

Then you're going to need a hand
At that point, you may need someone's help

Everybody's just waiting to hear from the one
Everyone is waiting for someone to lead them

Who can give them the answers
Someone who has the solutions they seek

And lead them back to that place
And guide them back to a better place

In the warmth of the sun
In a happy place

Where sweet childhood still dances
Where happy memories of childhood remain

Who'll come along
Who will step forward

And hold out that strong
And offer their strength

That gentle father's hand
Like a caring father would offer

Long ago I heard someone say
I remember hearing someone say long ago

Something 'bout Everyman
Something about everyone and their struggles

I'm not trying to tell you
I am not attempting to instruct you

That I've seen the plan
That I know the solution

Turn and walk away if you think I am
You may leave if you believe I do not have the solution

But don't think too badly
But please do not have a negative opinion

Of one who's left holding sand
Of someone who is struggling

He's just another dreamer
He is just like anyone else who dreams of a better future

Dreaming 'bout Everyman
Dreaming about finding solutions for everyone