Let's try more lyrics and a hint or two :
Who knows how long this will last
Now we've come so far, so fast
But somewhere back there in the dust
That same small town in each of us
I need to remember this
So baby, give me just one kiss
And let me take a long last look
Before we say goodbye
The male artist was a lead singer, songwriter, and drummer for one of the most popular American 70s bands. He began a very successful 14-year solo career after the band broke up in 1980, during which time he wrote songs like this one.
The band reunited in 1994, and has been touring on and off since then, although rumors have become more persistent that the aging band members may soon hang it up.