Suzanne Vega - First Day Out Lyrics
Here I am at last, Ive just jumped off the trainIm about to start my life as a wanderer in the rainI know so many people would give anything to be in my shoesWell, thats all right for them to say, but my shoes are soaked right through.I dont know what made me want to come all the way out hereI guess when I was dreaming, my skies were always clearNow Im here in a meadow with the rain streaming through my hairI guess this is what you call traveling freely, living without care.Here I am, all by myself, and Ill admit Im scaredAll Ive got is my guitar and a couple of dollars to spareAnd I know even thats not gonna last me long.I suppose I could pick myself up and carry myself back homeBut after what I put my folks through, I think I better stay alone.Anyhow, five years of aching are packed behind this planSince I was ten, Ive wanted to get out of the city and live out on the land.My parents thought I was crazy and I think now maybe theyre rightBut I can still feel the freedom in following the eagles flight.I just had to come and see what all the songs were aboutMy hope is returning quickly and I dont think theres any doubtThat Id better start moving if I want to get somewhereIll go on to the next town and see what I find thereAnd stay a while until I go traveling on.(july 3, 1975)
