The Prodigal Son

Lyrics

[Verse 1] I was hungry So I ran away My father gave me half his gold Said, "Son, you’ll regret this someday" But he waved to me from the road I had my hand on the wheel Just looking for a thrill [Verse 2] I was thirsty So I took the drink And all my friends were drinkin’ too They never cared much for what I think As long as I shared my brew I couldn’t make it alone I couldn’t go back home [Chorus] ’Cause it’s a long way down Yeah, I hit rock bottom and I lost my way I heard my father calling and he said "You know you’re always welcome home, My Prodigal Son" [Bridge] Spent my last dime on a broken dream Standing in the rain, living on the street Even hired hands at my father’s place Have a roof, have a meal, and a touch of grace I swallowed my pride, turned key in the car Headed back down the road, no matter how far ’Cause I’d rather be a servant at my father’s door Than running from the love I was made for [Final Chorus] Now I’m coming up the drive and I see him run Arms open wide for his prodigal son No shame, no blame, just a tear in his eye He pulled me in close and he started to cry He called out the family, threw the biggest party in town "My boy who was lost has finally been found!" [Outro] Yeah, the music is playing, the lights are up high Washed in forgiveness, bringing dead back to life Welcome home Oh, welcome home Yeah, my prodigal son, welcome home