Five years and a summer school
Guess something’s gotta give
Finally graduated from this place
Now how and where to live
It’s been plenty fun just finding out
How to kick it on my own
With lots of drugs, and lots of time
Now best I should move on
Got a girlfriend now
Met her down at the mill
I’m a doffer on nights
She’s a weave-room girl
Her car wouldn’t start one night
Led to evening delight
Gave her a ride home
Stopped by my place for sights
We’ve been on for six months
Mostly sex, went to church once
Not sure where the road leads
Told her I gotta leave
But she does not believe
I graduated two months ago
Still working nights at the factory
Told her I’m going back home
She said “I know you won’t leave me”
But I put in my notice and packed up my stuff
Told her she’s great, but baby don’t cling
Got in my car, stared at the stars
Thought to myself……time for different things
Waipahu Bob 