For Everyman

Everybody I talk to is ready to leave with the light of the morning

They've seen the end coming down long enough to believe that they've heard their last warning

Standing alone, each has his own ticket in his hand

And as the evening descends, I sit thinking 'bout everyman

Seems like I've always been looking for some other place to get it together

Where, with a few of my friends, I could give up the race and maybe find something better

But all my fine dreams, well thought-out schemes to gain the motherland

Have all eventually come down to waiting for everyman

Waiting here for everyman

Make it on your own if you think you can

If you see somewhere to go, I understand

Waiting here for everyman

Don't ask me if he'll show

Baby, I don't know

Make it on your own if you think you can

Somewhere later on, you'll have to take a stand

Then you're gonna need a hand

Everybody's just waiting to hear from the one who can give them the answers

And lead them back to that place in the warmth of the sun where sweet childhood still dances

Who'll come along and hold out that strong but gentle father's hand?

Long ago, I heard someone say something 'bout everyman

Waiting here for everyman

Make it on your own, make it if you think you can

If you see somewhere to go, I understand

I'm not tryin' to tell you that I've seen the plan

Turn and walk away if you think I am

But don't think too badly of one who's left holding sand

He's just another dreamer, dreamin' 'bout everyman