How Long - Blue Rodeo

I hear you talking everywhere

Words on the loudspeakers

Hanging in the air

Everywhere

And I remember the words

You told me too

This town’s full of losers

Trying to get a piece of you

You really think that’s true

How long will it take

'Til you open up your eyes?

I’ve been gone for years

You never even realised

How long?

How long?

In a corner of the world on election day

You watched your star shatter

Then fade away

Too many wasted days

With your eyes wide open a hand on the wheel

You looked back hard trying to

Remember just how it feels

How does it feel

How long will it take

'Til you open up your eyes?

I’ve been gone for years

You never even realised

How long?

How long?

What does it take

To let you know?

It’s all coming down

Don’t waste my time

You used to walk down the street

Like the chosen one

Everybody got your blessing

Now they’re gone

Where have they gone

Did I ever tell you what I thought?

Of what you did for me?

Some things cost too much

Even when they’re free

Even when they’re free

How long will it take

'Til you open up your eyes?

I’ve been gone for years

You never even realised

How long?

How long?