It's a long way to the promise land

It's a long way to the promised land
so you'd better well know your way.
There'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.
You can bet your ass if you give it to them,
they will gladly take your voice.

And it's a long way to the promised land,
it's a long way to the promised land.

It's a long way to the promised 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
'cause if you fall in line you're gonna fall in time
and you'll never make a stand.

And it's a long way to the promised land,
it's a long way to the promised land.

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
gonna lead you to certain doom
because the truth is just what you make of it,
it begins and ends with you.

It's a long way to the promised land,
it's a long way to the promised land.

When you join the people who've joined the club
you gotta clench and play your hand
because the truth is just what you make of it,
it's a long way, get in line.