My lovely boy, where did you go? Caught in the sails? I don't know I waved you off, eighteen years old You came back angry and cold
I know we haven't been the best of friends But here's an offer now that never ends Look how far my open hand extends We've got lots of time to make our mends On the holidays and at weekends
Oh, I never really knew What all my brags and boasts They must have done to you No, I never meant to cast A shadow so opaque So heavy, or so vast
My lovely boy, ah, there you are I knew you couldn't be far If all's forgot, promise me then Don't ever leave me again