From the recording Constant Running River
A story of resilience, faith, and freedom of mind. Though set in the literal confines of prison, the song speaks to the universal human struggle against limitation and despair. It celebrates the inner strength that allows a person to rise above circumstances, holding on to hope and belief despite external oppression. The rhythm and cadence echo the tension and eventual triumph of the human spirit.
Lyrics
Read a book about a man wrongly accused given twenty-seven years and badly abused
But he was strong he got along and made a decision not to be imprisoned even in a place called
Prison
So he was there but he was never confined because he chose to be free in his mind
Kept his belief through all of the grief and had a clear vision that faith is a precious provision especially
In a place called Prison
Days went by and so did the years every appeal falling on deaf ears
Holding on with anticipation his hope on Heaven for salvation
A ration of regret a helping of hate his bed was rough the food he hardly ate
The eyes in his head had a look of dread trying to envision any positive revision in this place called
Prison
Days went by and so did the years every appeal falling on deaf ears
Holding on with anticipation his hope on Heaven for salvation
Behind the bars everyone’s deprived self-respect is seized when you arrive
A barrel of wants a bushel of needs plenty of derision everyone his own subdivision in a place
Called prison