then in those not so far of days

There was a time when we talked face to face, we spoke at length to each other.
Long walks around the drain side  limited use of community facilities,
alcohol was not so easily available.
Prayed,talked ,walked, shared,
then we coped.  Differently.
School was harsh and we were not valued, family life was different on the estate where we was brought up.
Learned to fight in a square ring with padded gloves.
Trained for hours.
Worked at our apprenticeship.

Church life was were we know older persons, we learnt faith 
That was a bit of how it was during my life time. It changed.

These clouds are goin' nowhere darlin'
Rain keeps comin' down
I just thought I'd try to call you
Before you got too far outta town
And I hope that you get this message
That I'm leavin' for you
Cause I'd hate that you left without hearing' the words that I needed you to
And I hope you find it
What you're lookin' for
I hope it's everything you dreamed your life could be and so much more
And I hope you're happy wherever you are
I wanted you to know that, and nothing gonna change that
I hope you find it

Am I supposed to hang around and wait forever?
The last words that I said
But that was nothin' but a broken heart talkin' darlin'
You know it wasn't what I meant
Call me up, let me know that you got this message that I'm leavin' for you
Cause I'd hate that you left without hearing the words that I needed you to

And I hope you find it
What you're looking for
I hope it's everything you dreamed your life could be and so much more
And I hope you're happy wherever you are
I wanted you to know that, and nothing gonna change that
I hope you find it.

Whatever it is I bet that you are missing here
Well I hope you find it
What you're looking for
I hope it's everything you dreamed your life could be and so much mor I hope you're happy wherever you are
I wanted you to know that, and nothing gonna change that 
I hope you find it