I've been the clouds I've been the reason it rains I've drawn your mind And all its fascinations I am because all of your property's sold I've been Youth, The Envy of Old This common man is proud to pull his head out of the clouds And to greet you where you stand On even, steady land He'll hold your heart in his steady hand And your pulse'll be the fanfare Of this common man I've been the rhythm I've been the leg rendered lame I've been the wild And I have been tamed Then comes you and all identity fades Love comes true Blown on the breeze and through blades This common man is proud to pull his head out of the clouds And to greet you where you stand On even, steady land He'll hold your heart in his steady hand And your pulse'll be the fanfare Of this common man I've been the troll I've been the bridge he calls home I've been loved And I have loved alone What will last long Long after memory fades? Quarter's spent. Have fun in the arcade. This common man is proud to pull his head out of the clouds And to greet you where you stand On even, steady land He'll hold your heart in his steady hand And your pulse'll be the fanfare Of this common man And your pulse'll be the fanfare Of this common man Your pulse'll be the fanfare Of this common man