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Josh and Steve Lyrics

Well they called the flat plains Kansas a long, long time ago
Kansas was named a long time ago when people saw the glory of the land and the destruction beneath the surface

When they'd seen the gates of glory and the fire down below
The people saw the beauty and potential of the flat plains, but also the dangers lurking beneath

The many great decisions of the people in this place
The people of Kansas showed strength and resilience through their decisions

You could tell the strength within them, you could see it their face
Their strength and resilience was evident in their expressions and demeanor

Well it's been 9 or 10 years since I started my ramblin' round
The artist has been traveling and performing for almost a decade

And from hand to mouth I was livin' playing every bar in town
The singer was living hand-to-mouth by playing gigs at various bars and venues

Though a dollar a day didn't go too far I could never deny my pride
Although the pay was meager, the singer was proud to be working and pursuing their passion

I couldn't lay back and be taken care of while the world went by outside
The artist didn't want to be complacent and watch the world pass them by

So I went to school to learn but I didn't like what they'd teach
The artist went to school but didn't find the curriculum appealing

And I went to church to pray but I didn't like what they'd preach
The artist also sought guidance from religion but didn't agree with the teachings

I was hard-headed, young and angry, and I felt I could take the heat
The singer was stubborn, young, and angry, but believed they could handle the challenges of life

And I had to find out my own way how to live out on the street
The artist had to navigate and survive on their own in the streets

So I packed my bags and I left here to peruse the streets alone
The singer left their comfort zone and ventured out to explore the world

And I saw that side of midnight where the beggars howl and groan
The singer witnessed the desperate and impoverished side of life

Places filled with desperation where the future ain't so bright
These places were filled with hopelessness and a bleak future

But I remember back in Kansas when we sang a song at night
Despite the hardships, the artist remembers the happier times in Kansas

We sang every step of the way
In Kansas, they sang and celebrated each step of their journey

Though your dreams can be real don't let them slip slide away
Hold onto and pursue your dreams, even when they seem unattainable

Doesn't matter at all, let them do as they will
Let your dreams guide you and don't worry about the opinions of others

Someday you'll hear them call for you
Your dreams will call out to you and you'll know you're on the right path

Goin' around and round from town to town I tried to make my way
The artist continued to travel from place to place in pursuit of their dreams

As a teenager I was rowdy and I played for good and bad
In their youth, the artist was rebellious and performed music for both positive and negative reasons

Though I knew my songs had meaning at times it made me mad
Despite the importance of their music, the singer sometimes felt frustrated and angry

And I'd fight the wars of nations if it brought somebody peace
The artist would fight for a cause if it meant achieving peace for others

Yes I'd fight the wars of madmen if I knew the fight would cease
The singer would even fight for a cause they don't believe in if it meant ending the fighting

But this ol' world never stopped turning when my mind was full of doubt
Despite their doubts and fears, the world continued to move forward

So I went on and played for a dollar a day and I sang this song straight out
Despite the challenges, the singer continued to pursue their passion and perform

When they call out your name say it loud and clear
When your dreams call out to you, embrace them and pursue them with confidence

You must have seen me traveling' around you must have seen me there
The artist is recognized for their travels and performances

Tryin' to find out where I was heading you could have tossed to care
Although they weren't sure where they were headed, the singer was determined to figure it out

Well, I had all the questions, I wanted the answers
The singer had many questions and was searching for answers

I knew in my heart it was all part of the game
They understood that life was a game and they had to play their part

But every step was so much harder, every step of the way
Even though they knew what they had to do, each step was still difficult

I knew that time would beat me someday
The artist knew that time would catch up to them eventually

When they call out your name say it loud and clear
Once again, the singer urges listeners to embrace their dreams and pursue them confidently

Come on, come on
Encouragement to take action and not hesitate