Song Description

Trouble in River City

Lyrics

I climbed over the mountains, I sailed over the seas
I said my prayers to the universe, I fell down on bended knees
I paid my dues to chambermaids, I studied with the wise and the old
But the only place found some rest (pause)
Was on the island of misplaced souls, the island of misplaced souls

I just read the paper, a story about a man
Who took from all who loved him, just because he can
When questioned 'fore the jury, he tried to cop a plea
Said he should be forgiven, cause he's just you and me

I climbed over the mountains, I sailed over the seas
I said my prayers to the universe, I fell down on bended knees
I paid my dues to chambermaids, I studied with the wise and the old
But the only place found some rest (pause)
Was on the island of misplaced souls, the island of misplaced souls

It's quiet here this morning, I don't hear a sound
Except for my heart beating, pumping to hold its ground
The upstairs neighbor's sleeping, I guess he had a night
Searching for some answer, to make his whole world right

I climbed over the mountains, I sailed over the seas
I said my prayers to the universe, I fell down on bended knees
I paid my dues to chambermaids, I studied with the wise and the old
But the only place found some rest (pause)
Was on the island of misplaced souls, the island of misplaced souls

All I see around me, are remnants of a scene
Fading from my memory, maybe it was a dream
Angels were looking over me, smiling, outstretched arms
Then they all departed, never meant them harm

I climbed over the mountains, I sailed over the seas
I said my prayers to the universe, I fell down on bended knees
I paid my dues to chambermaids, I studied with the wise and the old
But the only place found some rest (pause)
Was on the island of misplaced souls, the island of misplaced souls