Lyrics

The Shaman

Words and Music by The Woodmen
c2008 all rights reserved


The sign on the door ... is worn from the wind
The look on your face ... is why you walk in
He says ... take a seat ... in the waiting room
But you've been there all your life
And he knows that, too

So when you see ... a sign
From the houses of the holy
Is it such ... a crime ... to believe?

Shaman, gonna heal the sick
Shaman, gonna feed the poor
Shaman, baby have no fear
It'll be alright 'cause the Shaman's here

Shaman, gonna feel no pain
Shaman, its so insane
Shaman, for a one-time fee
When its upside down, baby, come see me

The story is told ... again and again
Of the Shaman's smile ... and of Childhood's End
"Relax," he says, "It'll be okay"
Just leave the world behind
And don't forget to pay

And when you feel ... its time
To release the years of sorrow
Tell me what's ... the crime? Whoa yeah, yeah

Shaman, gonna heal the sick
Shaman, gonna feed the poor
Shaman, well I'm standin' tall
Just believe in me and I'll save us all

Shaman, gonna feel no pain
Shaman, its so insane
Shaman, well believe you me
Yeah the Shaman's here - gonna set you free

As you close the door ... to the Shaman's lair
Well it's cold outside ... and life's not fair
Now you walk alone .. down that empty street
Is it better than before ... (tell me)
Before the Shaman's heat?

Shaman, I'm gonna heal the sick
Shaman, I'm gonna feed the poor
Shaman, baby have no fear
It'll be alright 'cause the Shaman's here

Shaman, gonna feel no pain
Shaman, you'll go insane
Shaman, well believe you me
If it sounds too good then it ain't for free