Fresh blood baby, momma's kiss on his cheek Steps off the greyhound, money for a weekThink a wide-eyed innocent, knows no fear Takes more than heroes to survive down hereIn the Badlands, Badlands, BadlandsYou've got the bullets, they'll remember your name down hereCan't drink the water, can't breathe the air They said it was exciting, never said it was fairYou're just another singer in a pilgrim suit Chased by the lions till you learn to shootIn the Badlands, Badlands, BadlandsYou've got the bullets, they'll remember your name down hereIn the Badlands, Badlands, BadlandsWell there's always a faster hand in the west Room around town for only the bestOne false step and you'll be cut down For some it's paradise, for others it's hellIn the Badlands, Badlands, BadlandsBadlands, gonna need some protection Badlands, gotta make your connectionBadlands, had all your daughters Badlands, ain't got nothing to do with youYou've got the bullets, they'll remember your name down hereThey'll remember your name down hereBadlands, Badlands, BadlandsBadlands, Badlands, BadlandsBadlands