The Dock Of The Bay
(FLAC) Otis Redding Lyrics

Sittin' in the mornin' sun
I am enjoying the view of the sun in the morning, just sitting, relaxing and taking it all in.

I'll be sittin' when the evenin' comes
I have nowhere to go, nothing to do, so I will still be sitting in the same spot until the evening arrives.

Watching the ships roll in
I am observing the arrival of various ships in the harbor.

Then I watch 'em roll away again, yeah
After the arrival, I witness the ships sail away again, leaving the dock empty and quiet.

I'm sittin' on the dock of the bay
I am situated at the edge of the harbor, with nothing particular happening but the simple joy of looking over the peaceful water.

Watchin' the tide roll away, ooh
All I am doing is gazing out into the distance, observing the ebb and flow of the tide that flows out into the vast ocean.

I'm just sittin' on the dock of the bay
Without any thoughts or worries, I am just taking in the environment around me and enjoy the stillness.

Wastin' time
I do not feel like using my time in any other way right now, other than just doing nothing but watching the ocean.

I left my home in Georgia
Because I had no reason to stay, I journeyed away from my home in Georgia.

Headed for the Frisco Bay
I traveled towards the San Francisco Bay in search of something unknown to me.

'Cause I've had nothin' to live for
I felt an emptiness within me that overshadowed any motivation to keep going or look for something meaningful to do.

It look like nothin's gonna come my way
Despite traveling to new places, I feel like things will not change and luck will not be in my favor.

So I'm just gon' sittin' on the dock of the bay
Since I cannot find meaning or purpose, I am content with doing nothing but sitting at the dock of the bay.

Lookin' the tide roll away, ooh
The gentle motion of the ocean waves away all my worries as I witness the tides roll in and roll out.

I'm sittin' on the dock of the bay, wastin' time
Despite the fact that I am not doing anything useful, I am enjoying my time simply marveling at the beauty of nature.

Look like nothin's gonna change
The thought of leaving something behind and accepting the current state of life as it is with no prospects for the future.

Everything, still remains the same
Despite changing locations, everything still feels the same and things will not change by merely taking a journey.

I can't do what ten people tell me to do
I feel like being true to myself and my own thoughts is more important than being told what to do by many people (or anyone, for that matter)

So I guess I'll remain the same, yes
I sense that I may never change the way I feel about myself and the state of my life.

Sittin' here restin' my bones
Just sitting here, not taking any physical actions or making any decisions, allowing my body to rest.

And this loneliness won't leave me alone, listen
Although the environment is peaceful and serene, the feeling of isolation within myself continues to linger, making me feel lost and disconnected.

Two thousand miles, I roam
I have traveled a long distance with no specific goals or direction in mind.

Just to make this dock my home
Finally, the dock has become my refuge, where I find a sense of belonging and familiarity in a sea of uncertainty.

Now I'm just gon' sit, at the dock of the bay
As I let go of any expectations, plans or goals for the future, I have come to the realization that life is worth living just for the pure enjoyment of the present moment.

Watchin' the tide roll away, ooh yeah
I take pleasure in being an observer of a force much greater than any human action, watching the tides roll in and roll out.

Sittin' on the dock of the bay
My position on this dock, although seemingly insignificant, reveals a sort of peace and contentment that I find hard to achieve anywhere else.

Wastin' time
Despite the pressure to be productive or accomplish something, taking the chance to relax and simply exist should be valued and treasured.