I wish I were blind from some of the things I’ve seen,

While out on the street, many sad and haunting things were to be seen.

Could somebody tell me where it is that thunder road lives,

I heard it was somewhere down by the river.

You know it takes a leap of faith to live through struggles,

Each morning we wake to the rising, it has meaning.

When we feel alone it only takes a little human touch,

Otherwise at times, we want to fade away.

Once walking the streets of Philadelphia I felt trapped,

Before me was a darkness on the edge of town.

Have you ever had a lonesome day? Everything seemed missing,

You were the nothing man, searching for your land of hope and dreams.

I went back to my hometown, I had to drive all night,

Atlantic City was the place, and that was my lucky day.

It was warm out, everywhere there were girls in their Summer clothes,

There I stood, living proof that life is good.

In my thoughts, like Springsteen, I want to say I’m a rocker,

You know It’s a man’s job to take care of his family.

I believe everyone is born to run and I know two hearts are better than one,

I’ll work for your love, sweetheart, because I love you.

The wrestler takes it one day at a time; he survives,

In certain situations I am tougher than the rest.

Some are forced to live in places that resemble a jungle land

Remember, to survive in this world, the phrase is none but the brave.

                     Keith Garrett