Well, they give me all kinds of warnings To save me from ruin ♪ When I say that I'm okay Well, they look at me kinda strange Surely you're not happy now You no longer play the game
People say I'm lazy Dreamin' my life away ♪ Well, they give me all kinds of advice Designed to enlighten me
When I tell them that I'm doin' fine Watchin' shadows on the wall Don't you miss the big time, boy? You're no longer on the ball ♪ I'm just sittin' here watchin' the wheels go round and round I really love to watch them roll No longer ridin' on the merry-go-round ♪ I just had to let it go ♪ People askin' questions Lost in confusion
Well, I tell them there's no problem Only solutions
Well, they shake their heads And they look at me as if I've lost my mind I tell them there's no hurry I'm just sittin' here doin' time ♪ I'm just sittin' here watchin' the wheels go round and round I really love to watch them roll No longer ridin' on the merry-go-rounds