You can’t go back home to your family
You can’t go back home to your friends
You can’t go back to dreams of glory, fame or love that just pretends
You can keep your eyes in front of you, and always look ahead
The moment that you turn around remember what was said
You can’t run away to exile you will always find you there
Ain’t no ivory tower waiting, ain’t no mansion in the air
You can keep your eyes wide open, keep your options near and dear
When you look behind you, you will find your answer clear
So many paths to take, so many roads
So many lessons so heavy loads
It’s easy to forget but oh so hard to learn
Once you leave home you can never return
Once you leave home you can never return
Walk away from conflict trying to move in on your life
Run away from people who will cause you grief and strife
Take along there with you folks who need a helping hand
Never look behind you didn’t leave no promised land
You can’t find someone to save you, ease your burden take your pain
Ain’t no one but you can make the choice to come in from the rain
It once seemed everlasting but is changing all the time
Keep your eyes upon the hills and mountains you have left to climb
So many paths to take, so many roads
So many lessons and so heavy loads
It’s easy to forget but oh so hard to learn
Once you leave home you can never return
Once you leave home you can never return
Once you leave home you can never return
Words and Music by Mike Lawson
© 2021 Psychotronic Music – BMI
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