Though they were never in love
she always had a fascination
with a man she knew

he'd been gone for some time
she'd forgotten all about him
now he's back again

her resistance it just folded like paper
givin' in to the ache that wouldn't quit
in the pit of her heart
she's convinced of the course that she's gonna take
wasted years be damned my friend

Though he was never in style
he always had a way about him
let's call it confidence

wasn't looking for love
wasn't looking for anything
when she came around

his resistance was high couldn't see what she was up to
and she froze dumb with a smile on her face
not one single damn word was said between them
as they stood there
wasted years ahead my friend
more wasted years ahead my friend

so he was back on the road
a distant speck on the horizon
but she was dreaming still

maybe there was a chance
he'd make his way back to her someday
she could explain herself

her resistance it just folded like paper
giving in to the ache that wouldn't quit
in the pit of her heart
now she's convinced of the course she should stick to

however long ever long
it's gonna be til he returns
however long ever long
she's waiting for the day to come

however long ever long
she's hoping for the day to come
however long ever long
even though he's unaware of any of this

however long ever long
it's gonna be til he returns
however long ever long
she's waiting for the day to come