Climbing up on Solsbury Hill
I could see the city lights
And the wind was blowing, time stood still
Eagle flew out of the night
He was something to observe
When he came in close, I heard a voice
Standing stretching every nerve
Well, I had to listen, had no choice
Could not believe the information
Just had to trust imagination
My heart going boom, boom, boom
"Son," he said, "you can grab your things
They've come to take you home"
To keep in silence I resigned
My friends would think I was a nut
Turning water into wine
Open doors would soon be shut
And so I went from day to day
Although my life was in a rut
Until I thought of what I'd say
Which connection I should cut
I was feeling part of the scenery
I walked right out of the machinery
My heart going boom, boom, boom
"Son," he said, "you can grab your things
They've come to take you home"
When illusion spin her net
I'm never where I wanna be
Liberty she pirouette
When I think that I am free
Watched by empty silhouettes
Who close their eyes, but still can see
No one taught them etiquette
I will show another me
Today I don't need a replacement
I'll tell them what the smile on my face meant
My heart going boom, boom, boom
"Hey," I said, "you can keep my things
They've come to take me home"