From the recording Merchant of Sorrow
Lyrics
Permanent
there was a mighty wind blowing from the west
and I was afraid
afraid it might just take and dash my best efforts
like an egg against a wall
and if I had to face this alone
because I had to I guess that I should
but if I could get out of this confrontation
well you know that I would
chorus and I’ve got to wonder
how long I must be this way
yeah I have to wonder
is this a permanent stay
now I’m not looking for trouble
sometimes I think its looking for me
comes on in and bursts my bubble
that we are living free
Chorus
I’ve got to wonder
how long
I must be this way
where is it defined
on what line can it be written
I feel the chains around my ankles and wrists
like a black man picking up garbage along the road
Chorus