Man In The Wilderness
Styx · Chronicles (Long) [2005]
Another year has passed me by
Still I look at myself and cry
What kind of man have I become
All of the years I've spent in search of myself
And I'm still in the dark
Cause I can't seem to find the light alone
Sometimes I feel like a man in the wilderness
I'm a lonely soldier off to war
Sent away to die, never quite knowing why
Sometimes it makes no sense at all
Makes no sense at all
Ten thousand people look my way
But they can't see the way that I feel
Nobody even cares to try
I spend my life and sell my soul on the road
And I'm still in the dark
Cause I can't seem to find the light alone
Sometimes I feel like a man in the wilderness
I'm a lonely sailor lost at sea
Drifting with the tide, never quite knowing why
Sometimes it makes no sense at all
(I'm alive)
Looking for love, I'm a man with emotion
(And my heart's on fire)
I'm dying of thirst in the middle of the ocean
(I'm alive)
Sometimes I feel like a man in the wilderness
I'm a lonely soldier off to war
Sent away to die, never quite knowing why
Sometimes it makes no sense
Sometimes it makes no sense
Sometimes it makes no sense at all
Makes no sense at all
At all
Can't find the meaning of it all
Can't find the light alone
Still I look at myself and cry
What kind of man have I become
All of the years I've spent in search of myself
And I'm still in the dark
Cause I can't seem to find the light alone
Sometimes I feel like a man in the wilderness
I'm a lonely soldier off to war
Sent away to die, never quite knowing why
Sometimes it makes no sense at all
Makes no sense at all
Ten thousand people look my way
But they can't see the way that I feel
Nobody even cares to try
I spend my life and sell my soul on the road
And I'm still in the dark
Cause I can't seem to find the light alone
Sometimes I feel like a man in the wilderness
I'm a lonely sailor lost at sea
Drifting with the tide, never quite knowing why
Sometimes it makes no sense at all
(I'm alive)
Looking for love, I'm a man with emotion
(And my heart's on fire)
I'm dying of thirst in the middle of the ocean
(I'm alive)
Sometimes I feel like a man in the wilderness
I'm a lonely soldier off to war
Sent away to die, never quite knowing why
Sometimes it makes no sense
Sometimes it makes no sense
Sometimes it makes no sense at all
Makes no sense at all
At all
Can't find the meaning of it all
Can't find the light alone
Man In The Wilderness
Styx's "Man In The Wilderness" stands as a defining track from their 2005 compilation, Chronicles (Long), showcasing the band's enduring ability to blend hard rock with progressive elements. The song features the iconic, soaring vocals of Tom Kitt and a driving rhythm section that captures the essence of the group's classic sound. As part of their extensive discography, this recording reflects the band's continued relevance in the rock landscape, offering a nostalgic yet fresh take on their signature style. It serves as a testament to their legacy, appealing to both long-time fans and new listeners who appreciate the power of their music.

