It's sixteen miles to the promise land 
And I promise you, I'm doing the best I can 
Now don't fool yourself 
In thinking you're more than a man 
Cause you'll probably end up dead 

I visit these mountains with frequency 
And I stand here with my arms out 
Now some days they'll last longer than others 
But this day by the lake went too fast 

And if you want me 
You better speak up 
I won't wait 
So you better move fast 

Don't fool yourself 
In thinking you're more than you are 
With your arms outstretched to me 

Now it's sixteen miles to the promised land 
And I promise you I'm doing the best I can 
Now some days they last longer than others 
But this day by the lake went to fast 

And if you want me, 
You better speak up 
I won't wait 
So you better move fast 

And somedays they last longer than others 
But this day by the lake went to fast 

And if you want me, 
You better speak up
I won't wait 
So you better move fast