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 up Now, some days, they 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 too fast And if you want me, you better speak up I won't wait So you better move fast And some days, they 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