Dock Of The Bay
Dave Sam Lyrics


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Sittin' in the mornin' sun
I'll be sittin' when the evenin' comes
Watching the ships roll in
Then I watch 'em roll away again
I left my home in Georgia
Headed for the Frisco Bay
'Cause I've had nothing to live for
And looks like nothing's gonna come my way
Yeah I'm a-sittin' on the dock of the bay
Watchin' the tide roll away
Sittin' on the dock of the bay
Wastin' time

Looks like nothing's gonna change
Everything still remains the same
Well I can't do what ten people tell me to do
So I guess I'll remain the same

Sittin' here restin' my bones
This loneliness won't leave me alone
Two thousand miles I roamed
To make this Key West dock my home
Now I'm sittin' on the dock of the bay
Watchin' the tide roll away
Sittin' on the dock of the bay
Wastin' time

Sitting on the dock of the bay
Watchin' the tide roll away dear

Sittin' on the dock of the bay
Wastin' time

On this dock watchin' that Key West sunset





Wishin' I had you here by my side

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to “Dock of the Bay” by Dave Sam are about a man who is sitting on the dock of the bay, watching the tide roll in and out. The man is reflecting on his life, which hasn't gone as planned. He left his home in Georgia and headed for the Frisco Bay because he had nothing left to live for. He is now sitting on the dock, wasting time, watching the world go by, feeling lonely and isolated. Despite the ship's coming and going, everything remains the same in the man's life. He can't do what ten people tell him to do, so he remains the same.


The song speaks to the theme of finding one's place in the world, and the sense of loneliness and isolation that can come from feeling disconnected from the people and places we love. The lyrics are simple, repetitive, and direct, making the song easy to understand and relatable. We can all relate to moments in our lives where we feel like we are sitting on the dock of the bay, watching the world go by, feeling disconnected and alone.


Line by Line Meaning

Sittin' in the mornin' sun
I am sitting on the dock, enjoying the warmth of the morning sun.


I'll be sittin' when the evenin' comes
I will continue sitting here until the evening arrives.


Watching the ships roll in
I am watching the boats arrive at the dock.


Then I watch 'em roll away again
After the ships are unloaded, I watch them sail away again.


I left my home in Georgia
I left my hometown in Georgia to come here.


Headed for the Frisco Bay
I came to Frisco Bay to start a new life.


'Cause I've had nothing to live for
I left home because I had no purpose or motivation to keep living there.


And looks like nothing's gonna come my way
I feel like I have no prospects or opportunities here in Frisco Bay.


Yeah I'm a-sittin' on the dock of the bay
I am sitting on this dock, contemplating my life.


Watchin' the tide roll away
I am watching the water level rise and fall with the tides.


Sittin' on the dock of the bay
I continue to sit and ruminate on my situation.


Wastin' time
I feel like I am not doing anything worthwhile with my time here on the dock.


Looks like nothing's gonna change
I do not see any potential for my circumstances to improve in the future.


Everything still remains the same
My surroundings and situation have remained static up until now.


Well I can't do what ten people tell me to do
I refuse to be influenced or controlled by the opinions of others.


So I guess I'll remain the same
Therefore, I will continue to live my life in the same manner that I am now.


Sittin' here restin' my bones
I am sitting and relaxing after walking around for a while.


This loneliness won't leave me alone
I am struggling with feelings of isolation and loneliness.


Two thousand miles I roamed
I traveled a long distance to get to Key West.


To make this Key West dock my home
I have decided to stay here for a while and make this place my home.


Sittin' on the dock of the bay
I am once again sitting on this dock.


Watchin' the tide roll away
I am still watching the rise and fall of the tides.


Sittin' on the dock of the bay
I am still sitting here pondering my life choices.


Wastin' time
I feel like I am not accomplishing anything significant with my time here on the dock.


On this dock watchin' that Key West sunset
I am enjoying the beauty of the sunset here in Key West from this dock.


Wishin' I had you here by my side
I am longing for the presence and comfort of my loved one to be with me on this dock.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: OTIS REDDING, STEVE CROPPER

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