stayed emblazoned on my mind
     break up the family
     and lets begin to live our lives
     I went to see all my friends tonight
     it wasn't Youth, it wasn't even Life
     born Old, sadly wise
     resigned (well, we were)
     to ending our lives
     I'm so glad to grow older
     to move away from those awful times
     I want to see all my friends tonight
     Yes you found love but you weren't
     at peace with your life
     home late, full of Hate
     despise the ties that bind
     oh I'm so glad to grow older
     to move away from those younger years
     now I'm in love for the first time
     and I don't feel bad
     Let me see all my old friends
     let me put my arm around them
     because I really do love them
     now, does that sound mad?
     Captain of games, solid framed
     I stood on the touchline
     hailstones, driven home
     in his car - no breaks? I don't mind
     I'm just so glad to grow older
     to move away from those darker years
     I'm in love for the first time
     and I don't feel bad
     so wish me luck my friends
     goodbye