I've always known

Since I was a young boy

In this world, everything's

As good as bad

Now my father told me

Always speak a true word



And I have to say

That is the best advice I've had

Because something burns inside of me

It's everything I long to be and lies

They only stop me from feeling free



Like a hobo from a broken home

Nothing's gonna stop me

Like a hobo from a broken home

Nothing's gonna stop me



I've never yearned

For anybody's fortune

The less I have the more

I am a happy man



Now my mother told me

Always keep your head on

Because some may praise you just

To get what they want



And I said, "Mama, I am not afraid

They will take what they will take

And what would life be like

Without a few mistakes"



Like a hobo from a broken home

Nothing's gonna stop me

Like a hobo from a broken home

Nothing's gonna stop me