Way Back When lyrics

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