It's a Long Way to The Promise Land Lyrics Bad Religion It's a long way to the promise land So you'd better well know your way There's a ship on the ocean And an albatross who is tryin' to lead you astray Leaders, politicians, and power whores Are in line to receive your choice And you bet your ass, if you give it to them They will gladly take your voice And it's a long way to the promise land (Woh oh, woh oh) (Woh ohh, woh oh) It's a long way to the promise land (Woh oh, woh oh) (Woh ohh, woh oh) It's a long way to the promise land If we work we might find it here There's no substitute for enlightenment There's no reason for bridled fear When you join the people who've joined the club You gotta clench and play your hand 'Cuz if you fall in line you're gonna fall in time And you'll never make a stand And it's a long way to the promise land (Woh oh, woh oh) (Woh ohh, woh oh) It's a long way to the promise land (Woh oh, woh oh) (Woh ohh, woh oh) What are you going to do? When they call for you? Bend and capitulate Or keep your head on straight Easy answers bought without experience Is gonna lead you to certain doom Because the truth is just what you make of it It begins and ends with you (Woh oh, woh oh) It's