Had my congregation, had my flock
When I was a shepherd of men
Chased the wild goose, chased the pot of gold
Chased the rainbows endHow can a poor boy
Deliver this message to you?
How can a poor boy?
You dont believe anything thats trueHad my rise, had my downfall
Now Im gonna rise up again
Had my degrees, my initiations
Not speaking to the profaneHow can a poor boy
Get this message to you?
How can a poor boy
When you dont believe a thing thats true?Ive been anointed, been appointed
Even been magnified
Spied the chapel, all of gold
The priest was laying down with the swineHow can a poor boy
Get a little message to you?
How can a poor boy
When you dont believe anything is true?How can a poor boy
Get this message through to you?
How can a poor boy
When you dont believe a single thing that's true?Watch the illusion of false security
Play of the shadows that move
Tell me what evil lurks in the hearts of men
Only the shadow knowsHow can a poor boy
Get this message to you?
How can a poor boy
When you dont believe a thing thats true for you?When you dont believe a thing
Nothing thats true for you
How can a poor boy
Ever get next to you?