Story Behind The Song

Takes place in Ireland, a grandfather saying good-bye to his grandson leaving for America

Song Description

Ballad with Irish Flavor

Lyrics

GO WEST
It's late I know, you have to go
there's still so much to say
I can see your big boat waiting
to take you far away
to the land of second chances
where dreams sometimes come true
Go west young man do the best you can
and my love goes with you

Your restless heart's, been tearing you apart
for years now I could see
for the same heart beat in your father
and before your father me
no matter what I tell you
I know you'd do what you have to do
So go west young man do the best you can
and my love goes with you

I know what makes a young man
follow his dreams through
though it's sometimes hard to imagine
I was once a young man too

I rolled the dice and I paid the price
for a dream that wouldn't quit
I lived the life of a rover
'twas a life I don't regret
now I can see so much of me
in your every move
Go west young man do the best you can
and my love goes with you

I know I'm just and old man
who sees through old man eyes
but deep inside these brittle bones
there's a young heart burning bright

I may be gone, when you return
I'm bound to go one day
but death will find a fighter
please remember me that way
and remember what I tell you
dreamers dream while doers do
Go west young man do the best you can
and remember I love you