We're going back, back to basics We're going back, back to basics Going back, back to the Word of God We're going back I was 17 when I left home Went as far away as I could get Headed westward to the sunshine To meet people I hadn't met Put my faith in situations Anything to reject the past We're going back, back to basics We're going back, back to basics Going back, back to the Word of God We're going back Uh-oh, I found trouble My understanding was getting cloudy I started reading, started believing Silly sermons Quick solutions Going back to what meant something When I was a little boy I'm going, you're going We're going back, back to basics Going back, back to the Word of God We're going back That's my story if you don't believe it Well, I'm sorry we'll have to agree to disagree Yes I love you, yes I know you love me I'll pray for you and you pray, you pray for me We're going back, back to basics Going back We're going back, back to basics We're going back