If you take all the little pieces Before they take off with the wind The air would never be the same if you could Change its skin But you're tired of trailblazing Through the open yards where he's grazing It's amazing how you're weather vane Could change its name God damn, it's difficult to get through It's against what we're used to And it don't no easier to Please them, neither Or you're way off to the south side Push your heart off with a great stride And it's better not to watch them sinking When you say goodbye... If you're watching the boats Then you'll never grow old If you're watching the boats You'll never grow old, But that's the way it goes. Everyone is waiting In this war that you are waging For you to make your move, and prove that you Are still alive. I think you've been fighting Against the silver lining And every time you're home, you're always All alone If you're watching the boats Then you'll never grow old If you're watching the boats You'll never grow old... If you're watching the boats Then you better go home... If you're watching the boats You'll never grow old, But that's the way it goes.