From the recording One Dream 25th Anniversary Edition
Lyrics
Just a young boy living in a small town
Nothing happens, people knocking dreams down
Then the lights came flashing in the black sky
Flying circus, devils do a fly by
Hot summer, everybody’s outside
Taking pictures, living on the wild side
Old ladies staring in their nightgowns
Something strange flying in a small town
Joe sheriff, speeding in his squad car
Book a saucer, maybe he could go far
Judge bailey, pulling on his topcoat
On the road, looking for a new vote
All the press men waiting in a long line
Sipping coffee, watching for the big sign
See the school mam gaping with a wide frown
All the weirdos waiting in a small town
All the feds came peeking in the black shades
Preachers kneeling, praying when the sun fades
Skywatchers planning their convention
Investigators seeking out attention
All the pilgrims paying for the big show
All the wise men speaking what they don’t know
One life, taken up and put down
Just a young boy living in a small town