Every day greets him with a new hope;
he might get another chance.
His life could change and finally he'd cope,

and awaken from the trance.
The numbing feeling of hunger
wakes and pushes him further

too scared to show his own fear

Keep your distance when you see him coming

You think you know all 'bout him
Dirty kid, trouble's all he means
Talks dirty too, you know its to steal when he touches you

So you turn away when he only asked for food

How long 'til night turns to morning?

How long for the dark to elope?
Tomorrow new roads he'll be walking.
The boy with the heart full of hope.


How long 'til night turns to morning?
How long for the dark to elope?

Tomorrow new roads he'll be walking.
The boy with the heart full of hope.


Coming home the picture never changes,
always has to watch the same scene.
Someone forgot to turn the pages...

His father's just as he'd been:
a blank stare, unseeing eyes devoid of emotion.
The story of a role model lost to intoxication.


How long 'til night turns to morning?
How long for the dark to elope?

Tomorrow new roads he'll be walking.
The boy with the heart full of hope.


How long 'til night turns to morning?
How long for the dark to elope?
Tomorrow new roads he'll be walking.

The boy with the heart full of hope.