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 [bad word] 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