Take me back to my ancient home Where I can be satisfied on my own On the banks of the river where time was born If you keep a tight lip and run a tight line You can come along when the stars align And we'll drift down the river where time was born Call me old timer, call me lazy Call me what you want but is it really that crazy To float on the water and watch the trees go by? Now when you jump in, there's only two ways Either go with the flow or struggle and strain Against the mighty strong pull of the river Where time was born I had a friend who died so young Never had a choice since he was born And he went underneath the dark cold water And time rolled on So release your machines, let go of your pain Step off of the concrete and into the rain Down by the ever flowing river where time was born Oh take me back to a sacred place Where I can do nothing with a smile on my face By the side of the river where time was born Come one come all out of your trees You can't judge when you're down on your knees By the side of the river where time was born Down by the side of the river where time was born By the side of the beautiful river where time was born