where were they going without ever knowing the way lyrics

The lyrics "Where were they going without ever knowing the way?" are from the song "The Way" by Fastball. The song tells a story about a couple who made up their minds, started packing, and left before the sun came up one day, embarking on a journey without knowing where they were going. The lyrics reflect themes of escape, mystery, and the unknown, with the couple drinking wine, talking about important things, and walking when their car breaks down, yet never really knowing the way. The song also touches on imagery of a road paved in gold, eternal summer, and the couple's happiness on the highway despite not making it home. Their children woke up to find them gone, emphasizing the mystery of their departure and destination.