Thirty years east of the river's bend
Yet the west remains where our hopes may end
In my heart no confidence just a quiet blend
Wealth in dreams a day's harsh reality
On the path of hardship my steps do not flee
The aftertaste of chicken soup can't express the depth of my gloom
Countless nights of tears
our ideals a flower in bloom
Though we strive day and night with every second in our sight
The dreams we once chased are still clouds in the sky out of sight
Though we strive day and night with every second in our sight
The dreams we once chased are still clouds in the sky out of sight
Thirty years east of the river's flow
Yet the west remains a distant goal
In my heart no confidence just a hollow show
Wealth in dreams of yesternight today I face an empty plight
Hesitant steps beneath my feet unsure of the path they meet
The aftertaste of chicken soup can't express my sorrow's depth
A countless night of tears our ideals a fleeting birth
A young child left home now a faceless man
The local accent unchanged yet worn from life's demanding span
When we meet as strangers in our youth we don't recognize
I ask of the savings a lifetime of sacrifice
Though we strive day and night with every second in our sight
The dreams we once chased are still clouds in the sky out of sight
We walked east of the river now we're heading west
Leaving behind the confusion with strides that are bold and expressed