Stranger

I used to walk, I used to wander down these roads

searching for a place that I could call my home

but I never seemed to find anywhere I didn't leave behind

I packed my things, followed the wind

adding distance to the places I had been

the air was warm but I was cold within

I walked for miles until I came across a southern bell who lead me to a town

where people hung around for their whole life

it was the perfect place but somehow I just didn't feel at home

so I left before the sun came up at dawn

but it was cold so I caught a cab, when I told him to go anywhere he laughed

then what he said I'll never forget

He said "Son you've got to understand

happiness has never been a place that you could go

it's the people that you know

I could take you further East or West

but I don't think you'll rest until you go

back to the ones who truly make a place a home"

Take me home, that's where I wanna go

so take me home, yes sir I wanna go home

I realize taking this walk down memory lane

the best advice I ever got was on that day

I owe my life and everything to a stranger

I don't even know his name