Janis Ian — The Mission

[Verse 1] "Jesus saves" up in neon lights Lines are forming to the right For a blanket, a bed Shelter against the night [Verse 2] Young men sleeping away their dreams Old newspapers 'round their feet They were someone's child once Just like me [Chorus] There's no place like home Inside these walls Safe from the cold Another night falls What's mine is mine So I've been told There's no place likе home [Verse 3] Some claim victory, some downfall Somе can make no claim at all Bad breaks, high stakes Alcohol [Verse 4] The streets are crowded with vacant eyes Stripped of privacy and pride How long can only the strong Survive [Chorus] There's no place like home Inside these walls Safe from the cold Another night falls What's mine is mine So I've been told There's no place like home [Instrumental] [Outro] Give me your poor You're tired, you're humbler All weary people Who yearn to be free I give them hope And mercy to all those in need Have mercy on me