Fresh blood baby, momma's kiss on his cheek Steps off the greyhound, money for a week
Think a wide-eyed innocent, knows no fear Takes more than heroes to survive down here
In the Badlands, Badlands, Badlands
You've got the bullets, they'll remember your name down here
Can't drink the water, can't breathe the air They said it was exciting, never said it was fair
You're just another singer in a pilgrim suit Chased by the lions till you learn to shoot
In the Badlands, Badlands, Badlands
You've got the bullets, they'll remember your name down here
In the Badlands, Badlands, Badlands
Well there's always a faster hand in the west Room around town for only the best
One false step and you'll be cut down For some it's paradise, for others it's hell
In the Badlands, Badlands, Badlands
Badlands, gonna need some protection Badlands, gotta make your connection
Badlands, had all your daughters Badlands, ain't got nothing to do with you
You've got the bullets, they'll remember your name down here
They'll remember your name down here
Badlands, Badlands, Badlands
Badlands, Badlands, Badlands
Badlands