The seeds of a revolution are planted in my heart
I water them with human tears everyday we we're apart
And the sound of a distant thunder keeps pounding in my brain
Tonight I hold you in my arms and softly call your name
They come from Bethlehem they come from Mars
They come from the cotton fields and Christopher Street bars
They come from the land of need washed upon the shore
Like they come from far and wide to knock upon your door
The seeds of a revolution are planted in my heart
I water them with human tears everyday we we're apart
And the sound of a distant thunder keeps pounding in my brain
Tonight I hold you in my arms and softly call your name
They come from Ireland they come from Greece
They come from Africa looking for release
No more with the whips and chains no more the gun
The tender kiss that freedom brings belongs to everyone
The seeds of a revolution are planted in my heart
I water them with human tears everyday we we're apart
And the sound of a distant thunder keeps pounding in my brain
Tonight I hold you in my arms and softly call your name
The morning sun is bright the sky is blue
The stars that shine tonight shine for me and you
So raise your weary head put your hand in mine
Together we will take our stand and walk across the borderline
The seeds of a revolution are planted in my heart
I water them with human tears everyday we we're apart
And the sound of a distant thunder keeps pounding in my brain
Tonight I hold you in my arms and softly call your name