The Waterboys - The Late Train to Heaven lyrics

I was talking to John He was dressed all in black He was learning, he said To never look back Bells in his ears He turned and disappeared But I've known him for years Where'd he go? A head full of snow On the late train to heaven Augustus my friend Dressed in velvet and scarf He's purging himself He's refusing to laugh Pale as the moon His words fill the room He'll be travelling soon Where's he bound? Higher ground On the late train to heaven I whispered to you now But I didn't mean a word It was just a small madness Pretend you never heard Pretend you're here with Larry Pretend you're here with Lee Pretend you're with anyone but me I didn't come with you, I'm gone And my seat's waiting on The late train Forever on the late The late train I'm ready for the late The late train to heaven