Mellencamp, John - Eyes On The Prize Lyrics






Paul and Silas bound in jail
Had no money for to go their bail
Keep your eyes on the prize, hold on
Hold on, hold on
Keep your eyes on the prize, hold on

Paul and Silas began to shout
Doors popped open, and they walked out
Keep your eyes on the prize, hold on
Hold on, hold on
Keep your eyes on the prize, hold on

Only chains that we can stand
Are the chains of hand in hand
Keep your eyes on the prize, hold on

Got my hand on freedom's plow
Wouldn't take nothing for it now
Keep your eyes on the prize, hold on
Hold on, hold on
Keep your eyes on the prize, hold on

Look what we've become
And the crosses, we hang on
Keep your eyes on the prize, hold on
Hold on, yeah, hold on
Keep your eyes on the prize, hold on

Hold on, yeah, hold on
Keep your eyes on the prize, hold on





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  1. V.... ....

    Was this a T Bone Lp? Lovin' this.

  2. I.... ....

    What is the Prize? Is he religious or something?

    I.... ....

    It can be anything. Don't get distracted in what you want in life.

  3. s.... r....

    John shut up finally we get it your a freaking Democrat.

  4. b.... ....

    Great slide ! Thumbs up also.

  5. N.... S....

    Why does he sound like Tom Waits? lol

  6. M.... B....

    you even give two shits.....let me know sometime?

  7. Q.... D....

    A great song. I'm sorry but weather you're a Conservative or Liberal doesn't matter in context of good music.

  8. G.... R....

    Right on.

  9. A.... L....

    Reverend Peyton on the guitar... Love it!

  10. M.... C....

    A great spiritual song about the Apostle Paul and his friend Silas: Yes, Lord, help me to held my eyes on the prize You give us in the end! Be blessed, John Mellencamp!

  11. P.... I....

    That guitar player the " Rev" is awesome

  12. B.... B....

    NIIICE TO SEE & HEAR SUMTHIN NEW
    FROM YA JOHN.... THX BROTHER ...
    ( KNUCKLE👊🏽BUMP ) John Mellencamp

  13. B.... B....

    Yep! I got my eyes on the prize! and for those of you who don't know what the prize is, well, hmmm, think twice, think trice …

  14. s.... ....

    This is raw. This is music that comes from the soul.

  15. S.... G....

    Well, his new raspy voice is good for blues. He may not be the same. But, change can be good. Give his new stuff a chance. Besides, do you really want your artists to sound exactly the same through their career?

    S.... G....

    Exactly, everyone evolves!

  16. C.... K....

    I love that Rev Peyton plays on this song.

  17. S.... ....

    Nice... very gritty. Different take to the way Springsteen covered this.

  18. E.... R....

    John, if you happen to be reading this, my ex husband grew up with you in Vincennes, Indiana. His name is Adam. And he always mentioned playing baseball with you when you were kids.

  19. P.... H....

    John should stop smoking!

    P.... H....

    The Perez Hilton :(

    P.... H....

    The Perez Hilton he won't. He said in an interview that smoking gave him his raspy voice and he loves it

    P.... H....

    Maybe you should stop commenting. 👽

  20. S.... D....

    He has evolved... Hes still the same... Good song great songwriter. There will be no more loney ol' nights. Hes the best.

  21. J.... C....

    Good job, cuz!! Love seeing new material!

  22. C.... M....

    Thanks John! Great song! But "the Real Life" is still my favorite.

    C.... M....

    But this new song of yours is on my playlist now. Thanks again mister!

  23. E.... G....

    Your voice sounded a lot better when you were in your late-20’s

    E.... G....

    As did everybody's.

  24. p.... ....

    Love it!

  25. S.... W....

    I loved this song from you John Mellencamp. You are a wonderful musician. It has that blues sound to it and I loved the lyrics "keep your eyes on the prize and hold on". GOD bless you John.

  26. e.... ....

    I'm fine with the message, but where's the rock?! This feels more like a bonus track than a single.

  27. T.... P....

    Nothing so see here.... Just the Reverend Peyton melting your face and healing your soul on the guitar. Gotta love that sound.

  28. M.... Y....

    Sounds like delta blues.

    M.... Y....

    Miyamoto Yuuki Specifically Clarksdale, Mississippi. Rev Peyton and his Big Damn Band are John's fellow Hoosiers, but their soul is in Mississippi.

  29. J.... N....

    John just a heads up, your cousin Roscoe is going round telling everybody you stole the idea for that song from him. He's saying back when you were young he'd always say, keep yer hands off my fries when you were out cruising for chicks together. Nobody believes him around here but you know how the internet goes half of it is pure hogwash just dumb people saying stupid shit. Its kinda like the American peoples republic we learned about in school and the part they dont teach is the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is a cheap imitation that's passed off as our Government when it's got nothing to do with our Constitution or the Declaration its no better than the terror state aka Israel that doesn't even have a Constitution but is armed to the teeth with nukes and it claims it's never wrong when the lie cheat steal and murder. So keep your eyes off my fries its time to kick some ass before they destroy us all.....

  30. A.... T....

    Heard this at work tonight it's excellent!!!

  31. D.... ....

    Ehh, not a fan of Mellencamp's politics, but I actually like this song. It's so different but I think it suites Mellencamp's voice.

  32. N.... W....

    Smoke another one, Cougar.

    N.... W....

    Well "Cougar" got a record made that i know an far as i am concerned its up to Mr. Mellencamp to smoke whenever he chooses. What's "New Waver" doin for you? Are You smokin?

  33. C.... D....

    Well there's 3 minutes of my life I can't get back. What a piece of crap.

    C.... D....

    you added another 30 seconds by commenting lol

    C.... D....

    +darren aurand 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    C.... D....

    Yes, you are definitely a piece of crap.

  34. B.... T....

    I've been a BIG fan of most of his music since the early eighties! Never agreed with his politics! I was going to shell out the $300 plus dollars for good seats at a small venue because I heard he dropped the politics at his concerts per his own newsletter! Looks like I'll save $600.00 plus dollars. Maybe I will buy a new gun or something else worthwhile!

    B.... T....

    and he I am sure is not a fan of your politics, but note music is political, always has been always will be-- and it usually doesn't support racist sexist and homophobic sentiments as conservatives do, if those are your politics -good riddance I am sure he doesn't want you as a fan!

    B.... T....

    Brooks Torres Honestly, if you cut every musician with liberal views out of your playlist, you're not going to have much left to listen to. In times like these it's pretty much impossible to ask someone to "shut up and sing."

    B.... T....

    I was thinking the same thing! You read my mind!

  35. B.... S....

    I'm in love with you John mellecamp you Hanson Man

    B.... S....

    "I like ya, and I want ya. Now we can do this the easy way or the hard way" lol

  36. A.... M....

    Loved it! I am so thankful for the heartfelt sentiment that sends a message of hope.

  37. P.... T....

    Well done John! !!!!! The times they are a changing!!!! The blues way is the right way big guy!!!!! When you came through Saskatoon Canada 2 weeks ago you surprised us with all of your new stuff!!!! Loving the blues!!!!!

  38. s.... p....

    Get after it, Rev. Peyton!

  39. M.... C....

    Definitely Reverend Peyton of Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band on the National Resonator guitar. Rev plays both the guitar and bass parts at the same time, the high strings with his fingers and the bass with his thumb.

    M.... C....

    Holy crap! I immediately wanted to know who that was, and the guitar--how interesting, thank you. :-)

  40. R.... ....

    I love Mellencamp. But, this song doesn't do much for me.

    R.... ....

    It's not supposed to.

  41. M.... S....

    This sounds remarkably, unmistakably the Rev Peyton's National??? XOXO Mardi Silva

    M.... S....

    Pretty sure it is Rev Peyton

  42. d.... b....

    At least he will still speak out for those of us who aren't able to!

    d.... b....

    All of you that think he has changed, you apparently do not know him. Many of his songs have meanings!

    d.... b....

    @Dianna Shepherd I happen to know him well. I'm his neighbor.

    d.... b....

    How lucky! I admire his music so much!

    d.... b....

    @Dianna Shepherd Likewise. We are awaiting his March show!

    d.... b....

    Don Ball, maybe you an John could get together an find out about Mr. Come unless you know he is alright. Ive worried for years about that guy!!! I was born in Indiana an raised in Vegas. Whenever i visited back home my cousin asked me "hows Come?" An i would try an tell him "i dont know, i don't know him". 😂😂😂maaan i have great memories of back home an as my mom an dad an Ma would say "theyre sure is some real good people there". I sure miss those vacations back home, even miss smellin that fresh air outside an my uncles cherry tobacco pipe smoke..the small town never left my dad tho he passed on from Vegas. I miss him always pausin before chuckling when i would try an tell him too "i dont know how Come is, dad. I never met him". Am i a hoosier i dont know, sometimes i hope so an wonder do any hoosiers still wonder "Hows come?"

  43. f.... a....

    Saludos desde Costa Rica con mucha suerte el éxodo de las personas desde sus paises hacia otros es la derivación de las atrocidades que se han permitido por años en muchos países del mundo sin que nadie haiga voltiado su vista hacia esos vecinos para brindarles ayuda será señal de que hemos perdido el amor de Dios y nuestro amor propio

  44. J.... H....

    Everybody vote!

  45. U.... C....

    Sounds like Tom Waites.

  46. D.... A....

    Ok............?😕

  47. E.... C....

    Protest socialism and illegal immigration #votered

  48. M.... M....

    Eyes On Where To Vote 2018.11.06 ~

  49. 3.... E....

    Thank you

  50. L.... W....

    Not my thing! Not the Mellencamp I wanna hear

    L.... W....

    Shut up and pick, eh? Sounds like another credulous Trumpkin

    L.... W....

    @ Lisa Bedford
    AND YOU CALL URSELF A FAN OF
    JOHN MELLENCAMP Huh 🤔 ? .....
    I'M SURE THAT HE'LL (LOVE) YOUR
    (SUPPORT HERE) FROM YOU. 👏🏼 .....

    L.... W....

    BLITZBURGH BILLY I think Mellencamp can handle it😘

    L.... W....

    @Lisa Webb
    GO BACK TO (FUCKED'UP BOOK)
    YA SKANK YOU. 😏 ......

    L.... W....

    Well it's the Mellencamp i wanna hear so shush please.