First Day Out Lyrics - Suzanne Vega

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Here I am at last, I’ve just jumped off the train
I’m about to start my life as a wanderer in the rain
I know so many people would give anything to be in my shoes
Well, that’s all right for them to say, but my shoes are soaked right through.I don’t know what made me want to come all the way out here
I guess when I was dreaming, my skies were always clear
Now I’m here in a meadow with the rain streaming through my hair
I guess this is what you call traveling freely, living without care.Here I am, all by myself, and I’ll admit I’m scared
All I’ve got is my guitar and a couple of dollars to spare
And I know even that’s not gonna last me long.I suppose I could pick myself up and carry myself back home
But after what I put my folks through, I think I better stay alone.
Anyhow, five years of aching are packed behind this plan
Since I was ten, I’ve wanted to get out of the city and live out on the land.My parents thought I was crazy and I think now maybe they’re right
But I can still feel the freedom in following the eagle’s flight.
I just had to come and see what all the songs were about
My hope is returning quickly and I don’t think there’s any doubtThat I’d better start moving if I want to get somewhere
I’ll go on to the next town and see what I find there
And stay a while until I go traveling on.(july 3, 1975)

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