Called up my Lila Mae She lives in Monterey 'Bout two or three miles from the California coastline I had a lot to say She stopped me about halfway Said, "Baby, you're a joke but I could be your punchline" Oh salvation is a-waiting, and Moses is a green light We had a half a tank Last of the stash we drank Gonna need to slow it down but I think we're gonna be alright (alright) Oh 'cause salvation is a-waiting, and Moses is a green light I said, "I'm sick of waiting here on a savior" She said, "It's closer than it looks in the mirror" You can calm yourself, children, the spirit is willing In this life, there's nothing to fear Went back to Monterey Felt like a brand new day Still two or three miles from the California coastline Didn't have much to say (much to say) I brought back my Lila Mae She said, "I got another joke but I'll save it for the next time" Oh salvation is a-waiting, and Moses is a green light Oh yeah salvation is a-waiting, and Moses is a green light Oh yeah salvation is a-waiting, and Moses is a green light Salvation is a-waiting, and Moses is a green light Salvation is a-waiting, and Moses is a green light Yeah yeah salvation is a-waiting, and Moses is a green light Salvation is a-waiting, and Moses is a green light