"17 Long Years" lyrics

I'm sorry, but Mom, it's time for me to go
Before you read and never stop losing hope

Now I'm leavin', I'm sure you can go on without me
You'll try to stop me, just let me follow my dreams

It's been 17 long years (and now I'm leaving you)
It's been 17 long years (just try to wipe away your tears)
I can't explain the way I feel, I can't explain the way I feel

I'm sorry, but Mom, it's time for me to go
Please forgive me, and never stop losing hope

It's been 17 long years (and now I'm leaving you)
It's been 17 long years (just try to wipe away your tears)
I can't explain the way I feel, I can't explain the way I feel

It's been 17 long years (and now I'm leaving you)
It's been 17 long years (just try and wipe away your tears)
I can't explain the way I feel, I can't explain the way I feel