From the coast of gold, across the seven seas

I'm travelling on, far and wide

But now it seems, I'm just a stranger to myself

And all the things I sometimes do, it isn't me but someone else



I close my eyes, and think of home

Another city goes by, in the night

Ain't it funny how it is, you never miss it til it's gone away

And my heart is lying there and will be til my dying day



Chorus. So understand

Don't waste your time always searching for those wasted years

Face up...make your stand

And realise you're living in the golden years



Too much time on my hands, I got you on my mind

Can't ease this pain, so easily

When you can't find the words to say, it's hard to make it through another day

And it makes me wanna cry, and throw my hands up to the sky



Chorus. So understand

Don't waste your time always searching for those wasted years

Face up...make your stand

And realise you're living in the golden years