Prison on Route 41

[Verse 1]

There's a prison on route 41

Home to my father, first cousin, and son

And I visit on every weekend

Not with my body but with prayers that I send

I've a reason for my absentee

And no lack of love for my dear family

And my savior is not Christ the Lord

But one named Virginia whom I live my life for

[Chorus]

'Cause I owe mine to her

And I'd rot in that prison for sure

If she'd tossed me aside

And not shown me the way to abide

[Verse 2]

By the creed, the law of the land

Unlike my uncle, grandpa, and great aunt

Whom I'd most likely see every day

If not for the righteous path Virginia's laid

There's a prison on route 41

Home to my mother, stepbrother, and son

And I'd tear down that jail by myself

If not for Virginia who made me someone else

[Chorus]

And I owe all to her

And I'd rot in that prison for sure

If she'd tossed me aside

And not shown me the way to abide

[Verse 3]

By the precepts of her purity

So unlike the habits of my whole family

Who I only see down on my knees

In prayer by Virginia whom I live for to please