Darkness and the Light

[Verse 1]

Colorado was so nice, but I'm Minnesota's son

Even when the cold winds blow in the darkness and the light

And the young folks search for meaning here and the old folks know there's none

Out your window you can see the world, babe, it's turning, and it's gone

[Chorus]

And the stars at night

Why do they make you cry?

Don't you think that I'll be coming home?

[Verse 2]

Well it's not like sunny Monterey in all the Steinbeck books you read

Where the hobos know the secrets and the law just turns their head

Where we are is close to paradise and though you might not hear it said

And the Methodists all bring a dish to share with the ashes on their head

[Chorus]

And when the sun's in the sky

We'll have a class outside

Why do you think that I can be so cold?

[Bridge]

I'm not scared of much here anymore

Wait, friends, that was a lie

Cause I'm scared to death of losing you

To be alone, high and dry

[Chorus]

And I know you worry

About time and money

But don't you know those things

They come and go?

[Instrumental Outro]