A Modern Day Prodigal Son Lyrics - Brantley Gilbert

1 I set out one night in the fast lane bound for freedom

2 in a truck that daddy bought me

3 and money mom had saved for school

4 I laid down all my books and picked up the drinking

5 hell I let 'em down

6 when i gave up like a fool

7 and one reckless night just lookin' for my whiskey

8 I found a bible mama gave me and read a while

9 I read a story 'bout a man who lived just like me

10 then finally ate his pride and came runnin' home

11 and lord I'm a renegade, a rambler

12 I've squandered all I've owned

13 a bonified runaway, I'm a gambler

14 can't count the lies I've told

15 and I need redemption, how 'bout forgiveness

16 and I pray for open arms, and be with me lord

17 'cause I'm comin' home, like a modern day prodigal son

18 I had all of my things packed by early mornin'

19 I left that bottle I'd lost right there on the bathroom floor

20 I stopped at a payphone and called back home to mama

21 yeh she might not even talk after all I've done

22 the phone rang twice before I got an answer

23 and mama nearly dropped the phone when she heard me say

24 I said mama it's your son and will yall have me

25 she said son you know I've longed for this day

26 -Chorus Again 2x-