I walked in the dark and I lost my way tooīut I’m on my knees in the place where I fellīegging God save my soul please don’t send me to Hell.īut I wanna rise from the place where I fell I can’t pretend I’ve done better than you They’ll talk about you out both sides of their mouth
Sisters turn their backs when you’re down and out He won’t lift his voice to speak up for what’s right I’m getting up from the place where I fellīrother who knows what goes on in the night Sucking her teeth till you bend to her willĬruelty and greed may on earth serve you wellīetter hold your name fast on your tongueīetter pray what befell me won’t fall upon you. Mother who lives on the house on the hill I’m getting out, getting out while I can. I’ve armed myself with the good word from above
I’ve built a fortress from God’s wondrous love I don’t think we’ll see one another again To run for my life and get out while I can I’m staying put til God tells me His plan I’ve shuttered my windows and locked myself in Just get out, get out, get out while you can I won’t stick around to see where you all stand On Judgment Day do you know where you’ll stand
