Everybody needs a little place they can hide Somewhere to call their own Don't let nobody inside Every now and then we all need to let go For some it's a doctor, for me it's rock and roll For some it's a bottle For some it's a pill Some people read the Bible cause it's givin' them a thrill I was one to figure if they don't like what they see If you live in a glass house don't be throwing rocks at me (Chorus) We all need a little shelter Just a little helper to get us by We all need a little shelter Just a little helper ohhh and it'll be alright Check out Mr. Politician in his suit and tie But when the doors are closed there ain't nothing he won't try Meanwhile Mr. Medicine's treating his best friend's wife Tipper led the war against the record industry She said she saw the devil on her MTV To look into the cabinet it takes more than a key Just like Jimmy's skeleton's and his ministry (Chorus) For some it's a needle for some it's pill Some people read the Bible cause it's giving them a thrill You can spend your money before you get your pay With a toss of the dice you can piss it all away (Chorus)