I don't know just how you got here
It doesn't really matter where you want to be
It's so hard to believe your eyes
But what you get is what you see
Fortunately we've got time
So if you listen, I will speak
What's that?
You say you cannot stand this?
You're welcome to take a seat
(We've got room to spare)
I don't know what the Ticketman told you
But this journey's just begun
The river ebbs and the river flows
And the river takes what the river wants
Sticks and stones may break your bones
If you try to jump ship when all's not well
You can bet your soul you'll be better off
Spinning round and round on this carousel
It's a long trip, one-way road
Tell me, where is it you call home?
Or rather, was it? It's long gone
Don't worry dear, you're far from alone
You've already come this far
It's far too late to look back now
Pardon the pun, but look alive
You'll florish here, I know, somehow
You're not the only one who's going
Through those feelings in your heart
Everyone says this feels like the end
I promise, this is just the start
Sooner or later, we're all navigating these waters
Down here we are all the same
Ladies and gentlemen, take your seats
Welcome to the fun and games!
(Tell me, did you see a light?)
(It's been so long... I don't remember what it's like)
I don't know what the Ticketman told you
But this journey's just begun
The river ebbs and the river flows
And the river takes what the river wants
Sticks and stones may break your bones
If you try to jump ship when all's not well
You can bet your soul you'll be better off
Spinning round and round on this carousel
(I don't know what, I don't know what)
(I don't know what the Ticketman told you)
(I don't know what, I don't know what)
(I don't know what the Ticketman told you)
(I don't know what, I don't know what)
(I don't know what the Ticketman told you)
I don't know what the Ticketman told you
But this journey's just begun
The river ebbs and the river flows
And the river takes what the river wants
Sticks and stones may break your bones
If you try to jump ship when all's not well
You can bet your soul you'll be better off
Spinning round and round on this carousel