It's a long way to the promise land
So you'd better well know your way.
There's a ship on the ocean
And an albatross who is trying to lead you astray.
Leaders, politicians and power whores
Are in line to receive your choice.
And you bet your ass, if you give it to them,
They will gladly take your voice.
And it's a long way to the promise land.
Wo-oh oh oh oh oh.
It's a long way to the promise land,
If we work we might find it here.
There's no substitute for enlightenment,
There's no reason for bridled fear.
When you join the people who've joined the club,
You gotta clench and play your hand,
'Cuz if you fall in line you're gonna fall in time
And you'll never make a stand.
And it's a long way to the promise land.
Wo-oh oh oh oh oh.
What are you going to do
When they come for you?
Bend and capitulate
Or keep your head on straight?
Easy answers bought without experience
Is gonna lead you to certain doom.
Because the truth is just what you make of it,
It begins and ends with you!
And it's a long way to the promise land.
Wo-oh oh oh oh oh.
Version | Length | Release | Catalog ID | Country | Format | Year |
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Album version | ||||||
2:28 | The New America | United States | 12" | 2022 | ||
2:28 | The New America | Russia | MC | 2019 | ||
2:28 | The New America | United States | 12" | 2018 | ||
2:28 | The New America | Europe | 12" | 2018 | ||
2:28 | The New America | United States | 12" | 2018 | ||
2:28 | The New America | Europe | 12" | 2013 | ||
2:28 | The New America | 6998-1 | Europe | 12" | 2013 | |
2:28 | The New America | Europe | 12" | 2013 | ||
2:28 | The New America | 6998-1 | United States | 12" | 2010 | |
2:28 | The New America | 6998-2 | Europe | CD | 2008 | |
2:28 | The New America | Europe | MC | 2000 | ||
2:28 | The New America | United States | MC | 2000 | ||
2:28 | The New America | Poland | MC | 2000 | ||
2:28 | The New America | Canada | CD | 2000 | ||
2:28 | The New America | QDCA 93300 | Japan | CD | 2000 | |
2:28 | The New America | 83303-4 | United States | MC | 2000 | |
2:28 | The New America | n/a | Thailand | MC | 2000 | |
2:28 | The New America | Turkey | MC | 2000 | ||
2:28 | The New America | Germany | 12" | 2000 | ||
2:28 | The New America | 83303-1 | United States | 12" | 2000 | |
2:28 | The New America | 83303-2 | United States | CD | 2000 | |
2:28 | The New America | No catalog ID | United States | CD | 2000 | |
2:28 | The New America | A2 83303 | United States | CD | 2000 | |
2:28 | The New America | Europe | CD | 2000 | ||
2:28 | The New America | DRA 498124 2 | Germany | CD | 2000 | |
2:28 | The New America | ESCA 8152 | Japan | CD | 2000 | |
2:28 | The New America | ESCA 8152 | Japan | CD | 2000 | |
2:28 | The New America | DRA 498124 5 | Europe | CD | 2000 | |
2:28 | The New America | Australia | CD | 2000 | ||
2:28 | The New America | DRA 498124 2 | Europe | CD | 2000 | |
2:28 | The New America | 83303-2 | United States | CD | 2000 | |
2:28 | The New America | Germany | CD | 2000 | ||
2:28 | The New America | DRA 498124 7 | 498124 7000 | Germany | CD | 2000 | |
2:28 | The New America | n/a | Bulgaria | MC | 2000 | |
2:28 | The New America | Brazil | CD | 2000 | ||
2:28 | The New America | 2A-83303 | United States | CD | 2000 | |
2:28 | The New America | n/a | United States | CD | 2000 | |
2:28 | The New America | 2-498124 | Argentina | CD | 2000 | |
2:28 | The New America | ZK07115 | Russia | CD | 2000 | |
2:28 | The New America | Canada | CD | 2000 | ||
2:28 | The New America | Europe | CD | 2000 | ||
2:28 | The New America | United States | CD | 2000 | ||
2:28 | The New America | Ukraine | CD | 2000 | ||
2:28 | The New America | Russia | CD | 2000 | ||
2:28 | The New America | n/a | United States | CD | 2000 | |
2:28 | The New America | PRCDA2-83303 | United States | CD | 2000 | |
2:28 | The New America | 83303-2 | United States | CD | 2000 | |
Live (St. Paul Minnesota) | ||||||
Launch | United States | CD | 2001 | |||
Not specified | ||||||
2:28 | Punk Rock Songs (The Epic Years) | n/a | Malaysia | MC | 2009 | |
2:28 | Punk Rock Songs (The Epic Years) | Japan | CD | 2002 | ||
2:28 | Punk Rock Songs (The Epic Years) | Germany | CD | 2002 | ||
2:28 | Punk Rock Songs (The Epic Years) | EPC507628 2 | Germany | CD | 2002 | |
2:28 | Punk Rock Songs (The Epic Years) | Turkey | MC | 2002 | ||
2:28 | Punk Rock Songs (The Epic Years) | South Korea | CD | 2002 | ||
2:28 | Punk Rock Songs (The Epic Years) | EICP-96 | Japan | CD | 2002 | |
2:28 | Punk Rock Songs (The Epic Years) | EDCI 80030 | Japan | CD | 2002 | |
2:28 | Punk Rock Songs (The Epic Years) | 2-507628 | Brazil | CD | 2002 | |
2:28 | Punk Rock Songs (The Epic Years) | SAMP11213 | Germany | CD | 2002 | |
2:28 | Punk Rock Songs (The Epic Years) | Russia | CD | 2002 | ||
4 Tracks Taken From Promise Land | Germany | CD | 2000 |
David
Guest
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This song I think, is pretty easy to define. It basically says that you must rely on you and only yourself to get to the end. The part about the ship and the albatross is like, the easy way out. Leaders, politicians, power whores, they will take your opinion and you will never have a say ever again. No substitute for enlightenment says that there's nothing like true discovery rather than cheating and finding it out. Stop reading these and define them yourself! I'm kidding. Joining the people who joined the club, playing your hand. That's a metaphor telling you to say what you want. If you keep quiet, you will never be heard, and the chance is probably lost forever. The final verse is a conclusion to all. Easy answers, or cheating, will be worse than without experience. The journey to the promise land starts and ends with you! You will know when you find the truth.
11/23/2004 at 06:30
This song I think, is pretty easy to define. It basically says that you must rely on you and only yourself to get to the end. The part about the ship and the albatross is like, the easy way out. Leaders, politicians, power whores, they will take your opinion and you will never have a say ever again. No substitute for enlightenment says that there's nothing like true discovery rather than cheating and finding it out. Stop reading these and define them yourself! I'm kidding. Joining the people who joined the club, playing your hand. That's a metaphor telling you to say what you want. If you keep quiet, you will never be heard, and the chance is probably lost forever. The final verse is a conclusion to all. Easy answers, or cheating, will be worse than without experience. The journey to the promise land starts and ends with you! You will know when you find the truth.
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BlindReaper
Guest
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My opinion is that in this song, Greg is trying to say how hard it is for anyone to really get anywhere in life. Only the really lucky, really determined, or really crooked can get far in life by themselves. People cheat people for one small chance at greatness. In essence, we're no different from wild animals.
07/17/2004 at 11:55
My opinion is that in this song, Greg is trying to say how hard it is for anyone to really get anywhere in life. Only the really lucky, really determined, or really crooked can get far in life by themselves. People cheat people for one small chance at greatness. In essence, we're no different from wild animals.
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