Darkness and the Light

Yeah, 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

And the stars at night

Why do they make you cry?

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

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 heads

Where we are is close to paradise

Even though you might not hear it said

And the Methodists all bring a dish to share

With the ashes on their head

And when the sun's in the sky

We'll have a class outside

Why do you think that I can be so cold?

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

And I know you worry

About time and money

But don't you know those things, they come and go?