I've always known   Since I was a young boy   In this world, everything's as good as bad   Now my father told me always speak a true word   And I have to say that is the best advice I've had   Because something burns inside of me   It's everything I long to be   And lies they only stop me from feeling free       Like a hobo from a broken home   Nothing's gonna stop me   Like a hobo from a broken home   Nothing's gonna stop me       I've never yearned for anybody's fortune   The less I have the more I am a happy man   Now my mother told me always keep your head on   Because some may praise you just to get what they want   And I said mama I am not afraid   They will take what they will take   And what would life be like without a few mistakes       Like a hobo from a broken home   Nothing's gonna stop me   Like a hobo from a broken home   Nothing's gonna stop me