We tried to take off on time because we care The animals were awfully kind to lead us there They felt us near, the way was clear Even when you think you know where you belong How can you expect to grow when you stay home Your feet are gold, get off the road We saw a cloud of grey smoke rising from your yard The world has got the strangest ways to work things out And our hearts will never be the same I wonder why I came but I did And the things we thought we'd never see We look up to the trees while they speak I'm right where you are I don't need much more, for now And our hearts will never be the same I wonder why I came but I did And the things we thought we'd never see We look up to the trees while they speak