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I was crossing the snow fields |
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In front of the Capital Building |
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It was Christmas and I was alone |
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Strange city, strangers for friends |
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And I was broke |
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As the carillon sang its song |
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I dreamt of success |
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I would be the best |
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I would make my folks proud |
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I would be happy |
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It hasn't happened yet |
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It hasn't happened yet |
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It hasn't happened |
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Yes, there are nods in my direction |
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Clap of hands, the knowing smile |
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But still, I'm scared again |
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Foot slipped, pebbles fall and so did I |
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Almost, oh my |
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On Yosemite, the big grey wall |
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(Fear of falling) |
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Where to put my foot next |
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(Fear of failure) |
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I'm afraid, I'm going to fall |
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(Be at one with the mountain) |
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I whispered in the air |
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(Fear of falling, fear of falling |
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(Fear of failure, failure) |
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Fear of losing my hair |
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(Falling, falling, falling) |
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When is the mountain scaled? |
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When do I feel I haven't failed? |
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I've got to get it together, man |
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It hasn't happened yet |
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It hasn't happened yet |
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It hasn't happened yet |
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It hasn't happened |
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It hasn't happened |
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People come up and say, "Hello" |
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Okay, I can get to the front of the line |
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But you have to ignore the looks and yet |
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I'm waiting for that feeling of contentment |
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That ease at night when you put your head down |
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And the rhythms slow to sleep |
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My head sways and eyes start awake |
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I'm there not halfway between sleep and death |
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But looking into eyes wide open trying to remember |
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What I might have done, should have done |
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At my age I need serenity I need peace |
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It hasn't happened yet |
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It hasn't happened yet |
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It hasn't happened yet |
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It hasn't happened |
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It hasn't happened |