Blank Horizons

Took out a loan for the aftermath
and you squandered it all and now you're down on your luck
We came along and we told you that
you had wandered off course into the path of a truck
The shorter nights are upon us now
and you're staying up late so you can sing to the sun
The water might fall upon the town
and it'll wash off the cobwebs and the spiders will run

Pack your bags and unlock the door
avoid disturbing the neighbours as you leave the flat
You always knew that you were meant for more
so you kept telling yourself while they were telling you
that you were always meant for the simple work
Waiting on folks who'd had an easier ride
You gave the finger and a narky smirk
to the bully in the suit you just couldn't abide

You learn the hard way
And your fortunes are turning someday soon

When I was young, it was a disgrace
if you had enough books to fill up a bookcase
I grew up ashamed of not being the same
as the boys who believed that life peaks at age sixteen

Blank horizons, incurious minds seemed cool at the time
A trap that leaves you behind