You've been fillin' in your time Tryin' to occupy your mind And you'll follow any sign That'll lead you to the prize It's a face you've never seen It's a love you only dream And the cost can be extreme And you're waiting for the prize Waiting for the prize So you tell yourself "Gotta keep moving on 'cause the heart that grows heavy don't have no fun." You're a little bit happy, you're a little numb And you're scared your race is run While you're waiting for the prize Everybody's got a dream You just gotta reel 'em in But your time is runnin' thin Still you're waiting for the prize All your friends are tucked up tight While you're chasing neon lights But, hey, you're gonna to be all right 'Cause your gonna find the prize You have to find the prize So you tell yourself "Gotta be headed home" Just a little bit merry, just a little stoned Everybody's so friendly but you leave alone They can see it in your eyes You're waiting for the prize Waiting for the prize Still waiting for the prize (Gotta keep moving on) Waiting for the prize (Gotta keep moving on) Waiting for the prize