Holy Trinity High School Class of `73

1969-1973

"Song of the Day"

March 16, 2025

"From Here to There Eventually" is a song written by John Kay,
Goldie McJohn and Jerry Edmonton. It was included as the final track
on Steppenwolf's 1969 album Monster.

Monster is the fourth studio album by Canadian-American hard rock
band Steppenwolf. The album was released in November 1969, by ABC
Dunhill Records. The album was Steppenwolf's most political album,
making references to important issues at the time, such as the Vietnam
War. The album peaked at #17 on the Billboard 200 album chart.

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From Here to There Eventually - Steppenwolf (1969)

You've filled his house with things of gold
While handing crumbs to the old and poor
And then you preach about being pure
And wonder why we're laughing
In your old way you're trying to find us
But we can't follow what's behind us
Too much blind faith, it will blind us
Though sometimes it's a blessing

But I remember when I still embraced you
A little prayer would ease my mind
'Til I saw that you hide from the misery outside
So I left you behind

But all the other teachings
That I've tried were 'bout the same
One grain of truth mixed with confusion caused by man
Since you're around here anyway
May as well get you back on your feet again
Get right back up on your feet
Don't ya know we need somebody to
Do some work down in the street
You might just touch somebody
Start to think about today
Throw your robe and staff away and
Break away from yesterday
Ah, tell me can we reach you
I don't know, still we got to go
From here to there eventually

While others die up against the wall
You take the time to tell us all
'Bout how we're not supposed to ball
You really are a riot
It's got nothin' to do with heaven or hell
What I do in bed, I'm not gonna tell
What I'm talking about you know damn well
You really ought to try it

But I remember when I still embraced you
A little prayer would ease my mind
'Til I saw that you hide from the misery outside
So I left you behind

But all the other teachings
That I've tried were 'bout the same
One grain of truth mixed with confusion caused by man
Since you're around here anyway
May as well get you back on your feet again
Get right back up on your feet
Don't ya know we need somebody to
Do some work down in the street
You might just touch somebody
Start to think about today
Throw your robe and staff away and
Break away from yesterday
Ah, tell me can we reach you
I don't know, still we got to go
From here to there eventually

Who, who, Jesus will save
It's time we wait for
His [incomprehensible]
Who, Jesus will save
He's coming back
And you better believe
He's coming back
Don't you believe me, Yeah


Songwriters: John Kay, Goldie McJohn and Jerry Edmonton

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