Boss said, Mac, I need to see you
Its Friday afternoon about five
We had to make some cuts around here
Sorry, Mac, you wont surviveHe sat there stunned in silence
The hard words ringing in his ears
Couldnt believe all the years hed given
Suddenly had disappearedHis first thought was, How do I tell her
That I lost my job today?
As he left he felt so wounded
And his boss just slipped awayHe wondered wheres the justice
When I gave it everything I got?
And driving home the fire kicked in
And the feeling sorry for himself just stoppedHe said, I aint gonna go the way of the buffalo
I will not go quietly the way that they want us to be
Driven from the only life weve known
I aint gonna go the way of the buffaloHe held her close as he told her the news
Prepared for her to cry
As the afternoon sun was going down
He saw a different look in her eyesShe said, Baby youve always been my hero
So hold your head up tall and proud
Let them take away everything we own
But we aint going downWe aint gonna go the way of the buffalo
No, we will not go quietly the way that they want us to be
Driven from the only life weve known
We aint gonna go the way of the buffaloAs they stood there in the darkness
She reached out and took his hand
She whispered, Remember, baby, you have the blood of everyone
Whos ever had to make a stand
Whos ever had to find a brand new landAnd we aint gonna go the way of the buffalo
No, we will not go quietly the way that they want us to be
Driven from the only life weve known
We aint gonna go the way of the buffaloAnd, baby, who knows whats waiting out there?
As long as we got each other, baby, I dont care