Garland Jeffreys - I'm Alive

strolled on down to the valley of death
I met the angel and the devil's breath
I can tell you I was not alone
It was me and myself, and the bright lights on
Yes, yes, yes it ain't no jive
Grateful I'm here and still alive
I stumbled all along my path
But I took down notes and I photographed

I'm Alive, I'm Alive, I'm Alive

I continue to tell you my story
Chapter and verse I did reverse the hearse
Now I'm standing here basking in the glory
Life can be a curse of pride and purgatory
But I didn't do no crime
Shouldn't have to do no time
Could be standing here between the judge and jury
Hanging from a loose noose like a serpentine

I'm Alive, I'm Alive, I'm Alive, not dead

Soldiers to the left
Soldiers to the right
Ain't no reason
Is this treason or just the season

Not dead I'm Alive, I'm Alive,
I'm Alive, not dead, I'm Alive, I'm Alive

I'm going for the sublime this time
Between the Divine and the humankind

I'm Alive, I'm Alive, I'm Alive, I'm Alive

Soldiers to the left,
Soldiers to the right
Ain't no reason
Is this treason or hunting season

I'm Alive, I'm Alive, I'm Alive, I'm Alive