Eldridge was a bad man
At least that's what the people said
But Eldridge, he was only working out
All the things they put inside his head
He was like an angry lion, trapped in a vice
They couldn't keep him down
And so they put his soul on ice

They locked him in a prison cell
But he managed to get away
But living on the run ain't no fun
Both eyes open every night and day
Just a little peace and quiet
Was his one desire
But it never came 'til something set his soul on fire

Then the man in the moon spoke in his ear
With a word that was true and a voice that was clear
Go back to your people, but lean on me
They can lock you up again, but I have set you free

Eldridge says he's different now;
Some people, they don't agree
They say he's only trying to free himself;
I guess in time we all will see
But I do believe his message
He ain't no liar
When he says that Jesus can set your soul on fire