The High Road

I woke with a hunger
For what I can't say
I slept through the night
But all was not right
When I met the new day

One drink from the river
And you will forget
That if you want to live
You've got to forgive
But I'm not there yet

I heard that the high road
Is the road I should take
To be like the branches
That bend but don't break
I wanna take the high road
But I've lost the map
And my life on the low road
Always calls me back

I'm not playing the victim
Well, so what if I am?
If he fell down the well
Would I wish him well?
Would I give a damn?

I've dug in my heels
I've stiffened my back
What would Jesus do?
And other sages too
Probably not that

Been told that the high road
Is a much better trip
If you heed the directions
And follow the script
Now I'm here at the crossroads
Don't know which way to go
My heart wants the high road
But my head wants the low

I know it's the high road
That will set me free
It's the road that'll get me
Where I want to be
So if you take the high road
I say don't ever leave
You don't wanna take the low road
Take it from me