I was waiting for a connection
I was runnin' out of time
so I left my home in St. John and I followed the road signs

this is where I sleep at night
I hope it's no surprise
there's less to emptiness than meets the eye

saw my wife and child last outside the wrecking ball
I lined up like a ghost with my guitar

wish I knew then what I know right now
when I knocked on your door
wish I knew now what I knew back then
but that was way back when

now there's a Santos on the gas pump
and a girl in my motel
she says, "the Lord covers for those who break the rules"
I walked down the highway just to feel the desert air
and a billboard said, "the way to peace is clear"

wish I knew then what I know right now
when I knocked on your door
wish I knew now what I knew back then
but that was way back when

someday i'll find my way and maybe
love will be there
love will be there
love

wish I knew then what I know right now
when I knocked on your door
wish I knew now what I knew back then
but that was way back, that was way back, that was way back when