The Magic Man

Verse 1 I’m gonna go see the Magic Man Ask him what’s waiting there for me Maybe there’s something past the walls Something I was meant to be I saved a little for his hand He said, “Sit down, let’s have a look” I thought he’d tell me where I’m going Like my ending’s in a book Pre-Chorus Maybe I get out Maybe I get free Maybe all this time There was something meant for me Chorus I’m gonna go see the Magic Man About my destiny He looked me in the eyes and said “Life is exactly what you expect it will be” No promised land No master plan No secret door, no hidden key The Magic Man just shook his head “Life is exactly what you expect it will be” Verse 2 They tell you work and you can have it They tell you wait and you’ll get your turn Every door has someone behind it Deciding what you get to earn There’s always something in the distance Just close enough to make you run Just maybe I can make it out Just maybe I could be the one Pre-Chorus Maybe one more year Maybe one more try Funny how tomorrow Keeps a man alive Chorus I’m gonna go see the Magic Man About my destiny He looked me in the eyes and said “Life is exactly what you expect it will be” No promised land No master plan No secret door, no hidden key The Magic Man just shook his head “Life is exactly what you expect it will be” Bridge So I asked him why we bother If the walls are built this high He said, “Hope will keep you walking Where the truth would make you stop” I laughed and paid the Magic Man He smiled and counted three I guess he makes his living Selling destiny to me Final Chorus I went to see the Magic Man About my destiny I already knew what he would say Before he ever spoke to me No promised land No master plan No secret door, no hidden key He said, “Son, life is exactly What you expect it will be” Outro Just maybe I can make it out Just maybe it could be me Yeah, maybe.