From the recording Living on a Volcano
Lyrics
Trip to New York City
Took a trip up to New York City
where my people were welcomed
out ‘neath the Statue of Liberty
shining in the sun
I strolled along the Hudson
found my name etched in the wall
I traced his steps out on Ellis island
where my grandfather risked it all
So sprinkle some salt for flavor
shine some light for love
smile on your neighbor
look to the heavens above
at home the rains fell steady
neighbor’s hillside’s giving way
I’m shoulder to shoulder and ready
pass the sandbags down this way
I pick up the daily paper
I go online
you got your opinion neighbor
and I got mine
So sprinkle some salt for flavor
shine some light for love
smile on your neighbor
look to the heavens above
So I turn on the TV
scratch my head, circle back
the spin is getting thin my friend
or maybe they’re just alternative facts
It’s like a carnival mirror
when you look away
the distortion’s getting nearer
but the truth’s always clear as day
So sprinkle some salt for flavor
shine some light for love
smile on your neighbor
look to the heavens above