Jackson Browne — For America

[Verse 1] As if I really didn't understand That I was just another part of their plan I went off looking for the promise Believing in the Motherland From the comfort of a dreamer's bed And the safety of my own head I went on speaking of the future While other people fought and bled [Pre-Chorus] The kid I was when I first left home Was looking for his freedom and a life of his own But the freedom that he found wasn't quite as sweet When the truth was known [Chorus] I have prayed for America I was made for America It's in my blood and in my bones By the dawn's early light By all I know is right We're gonna reap what we have sown [Verse 2] As if freedom was a question of might As if loyalty was black and white You hear people say it all the time "My country wrong or right" I want to know what that's got to do With what it takes to find out what's true With everyone from the President on down Trying to keep it from you [Pre-Chorus] The thing I wonder about the Dads and Moms Who send their sons to the Vietnams Will they really think their way of life Has been protected as the next war comes? [Chorus] I have prayed for America I was made for America Her shining dream plays in my mind By the rocket's red glare A generation's blank stare We better wake her up this time Yeah [Pre-Chorus] The kid I was when I first left home Was looking for his freedom and a life of his own But the freedom that he found wasn't quite as sweet When the truth was known [Chorus] I have prayed for America I was made for America I can't let go 'til she's come around Until the land of the free Is awake and can see And until her conscience has been found