Our forefathers sought out a broad and prosperous new land
Much like us today even then they looked for God\'s hand
Fighting battles they thought they would never win
To ensure our freedom in the world they left us to live in
How priorities and responsibilities have changed over the years
It\'s no longer about the needy who stay that way sometimes out of fear
For people are struggling to take care of their own
Leaving homeless people stranded in all kinds of weather and alone
Yes, though the path to privilege has its ups and downs
I\'m glad to see there are good people holding up the small towns
As that is where most families navigate to to grow
Even when there\'s less of everything the lights are still on you know
Welcoming the dream of a passerby and encouraging newcomers to not
give up and give it their best try.