'Tom Sawyer'
by Rush

A modern-day warrior
Mean mean stride,
Today's Tom Sawyer
Mean mean pride.

Though his mind is not for rent,
Don't put him down as arrogant.
His reserve, a quiet defense,
Riding out the day's events.
The river

And what you say about his company
Is what you say about society.
Catch the mist, catch the myth
Catch the mystery, catch the drift.

The world is, the world is,
Love and life are deep,
Maybe as his eyes are wide.

Today's Tom Sawyer,
He gets high on you,
And the space he invades
He gets by on you.

No, his mind is not for rent
To any God or government.
Always hopeful, yet discontent,
He knows changes aren't permanent,
But change is.

And what you say about his company
Is what you say about society.
Catch the witness, catch the wit,
Catch the spirit, catch the spit.

The world is, the world is,
Love and life are deep,
Maybe as his skies are wide.

Exit the warrior,
Today's Tom Sawyer,
He gets high on you,
And the energy you trade,
He gets right on to the friction of the day.

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I've loved this song forever and I'm pretty sure most of you have heard at least part of it even if you don't realize it.

Its a great song about a man who pretty much stands alone-- a modern day Tom Sawyer.

I'd like to think I'm like the guy in this song but that isn't for me to decide. I mean, I've never seen someone too much like me so I'm doubting I was made with a cookie-cutter. Anyone disagree?

This song is rather simply about a person with a rebellious spirit who refuses to accept things from anyone (including 'God' and the government) without asking questions.

So... yeah. Try to be a Tom Sawyer of today.

-=The Prynce