I was born in a bunk.   Mummy died and my daddy got drunk.   Left me here to die or grow.   In the middle of Tobacco Road.      Grew up in a rusty shack,   All I had was hanging on my back.   Only you know how I loath   This place called Tobacco Road.      But it’s home.   The only life I’ve ever known.   Only you know how I love you,   Tobacco Road.      I’m gonna leave and get a job,   With the help and grace from above.   I'll make some money get rich I know,   And bring it back to Tobacco Road.      ’Cos it’s home   The only life I’ve ever known   Only you know how I love you   Tobacco Road.      Break      I’m gonna leave and get a job,   With the help and grace from above.   I’ll make some money get rich I know,   And bring it back to Tobacco Road.      Bring dynamite and a crane   Blow it up start all over again   Build a town I’ll be proud to show   Keep the name of Tobacco Road.      ’Cos it's home   The only life I’ve ever known   I despise you ’cos you’re filthy   But I love you   ’Cos you’re home.