Stranger in the Land

Crash landed in the middle of a neighborhood,
Stepped out into the streetlight and there they stood
All different shapes and sizes gathered all around
To see what manner of creature had invaded their town
One among them approached me to speak
Welcome to our world, we come in peace
If you choose to dwell among our cities and streets
We have some rules to lay down and credentials to meet
First thing is first, please tell us your name
We can change it if we like to sound the same
We also need to know what preferences you like
If you choose to be different from us then think twice
The rules that we’ve made, we’ve used to condemn
We persecute, manipulate and make examples of them
And, when we ask you to be apart our events
Just practice as we do and show some respect

I’m trying to find my way back home
But everywhere I go, it seems I'm alone
Everything I see, seems unreal to me
I'm a stranger in the land

Everything they do, and everything they speak
Has me lost in disbelief, for the truth I seek
I’m searching for a way but I can't understand
'Cause I'm a stranger in the land

They invited me to be a guest at their table
We gathered all around to hear unknown fables
Stories of change that led to their success
And how their new way of life seemed now to progress
I arose from my seat and asked to speak
Who among you taught you these techniques
They glanced at each other and conversed in anger
Who are you to say, that one of us is better
We have no leader, we delegate authority
And we change our laws and our priorities
This way there’s no anger, violence or wars
The less that we embrace seems to turn out more
I laughed to grin and shook my head in disbelief
And suddenly they all arose from their seats
Our rules are simple yet you choose to make fun
So now you have become public enemy number one

I’m trying to find my way back home
But everywhere I go, it seems I'm alone
Everything I see, seems unreal to me
I'm a stranger in the land

Everything they do, and everything they speak
Has me lost in disbelief, for the truth I seek
I’m searching for a way but I can't understand
'Cause I'm a stranger in the land

They grabbed my arms and forced me to the ground
Beat me up until blood came out of my mouth
Will you surrender and bow down to our laws
And forget all that you’ve learned no matter the cause
I lifted my head with a smile on my face
They brought me to their citizens as a showcase
Let this be a reminder to those who rebel
The crowd grew in numbers and began to yell
Who is this creature and what has he done
He has refused our laws and will change for no one
So we will send him to the far ends of the land
With the rest of those who refused to understand
I was escorted out from among their habitat
To dwell among those who refused to adapt
The journey seemed long but I what I found
Was a remnant of citizens all wearing crowns

I’m trying to find my way back home
But everywhere I go, it seems I'm alone
Everything I see, seems unreal to me
I'm a stranger in the land

Everything they do, and everything they speak
Has me lost in disbelief, for the truth I seek
I’m searching for a way but I can't understand
'Cause I'm a stranger in the land

I have found my way back home
And everywhere I go, I'm not alone
Everything I see seems is real to me
And this is who I am

"Stranger in the Land" Original lyrics by: C. "Cris Cameo" Hernandez