It was never for lack of want It was never for lack of anything It was just never registered No matter the words we all would sing Foreign shores alight with wonder Distant lands and distant tongues I finally read you loud and clear After all this time we're here Underneath this glorious sun Light a candle and say your piece Never again speak of these things Living this old reckless way Holding out for some far-off day I said I'd meet you wherever you are However fixed your mind and heart may be I finally read you loud and clear After all this time we're here You waited patiently