The Concretes - A Way Of Life lyrics

The colour of your eyes has faded They're not as brown as I remember them as a child Oh why wasn't I a real child? Why did I have to run before my morning came around? You were looking for a way of life Some way to put your mind aside This chance you had was your last, you said I admired your strength to give it one more try Though the cards were stacked against you, you decided to fight it And you, you looked so young again Then the day came around Or it was actually an evening, when you failed I remember the moment wasn't anywhere close to right But will there ever be for those things? I am still glad you decided to give it a final try Now all I wish for your well deserved rest I know we don't choose our parents But we can't ignore the feelings that we grow for them