[Verse 1]
I hear you talking everywhere
Words on the loudspeakers
Hanging in the air
Everywhere
And I remember the words
You told me too
This town's full of losers
Trying to get a piece of you
You really think that's true

[Chorus]
How long will it take
'Til you open up your eyes?
I've been gone for years
You never even realised
How long?
How long?

[Verse 2]
In a corner of the world on election day
You watched your star shatter
Then fade away
Too many wasted days
With your eyes wide open a hand on the wheel
You looked back hard trying to
Remember just how it feels
How does it feel
[Chorus]
How long will it take
'Til you open up your eyes?
I've been gone for years
You never even realised
How long?
How long?

[Bridge]
What does it take
To let you know?
It's all coming down
Don't waste my time

[Instrumental Break]

[Verse 3]
You used to walk down the street
Like the chosen one
Everybody got your blessing
Now they're gone
Where have they gone
Did I ever tell you what I thought?
Of what you did for me?
Some things cost too much
Even when they're free
Even when they're free
[Chorus]
How long will it take
'Til you open up your eyes?
I've been gone for years
You never even realised
How long?
How long?