Where
Hoodoo Gurus Lyrics

Bases are loaded,
The player is at bat with three runners on base.

Two out and you're at the plate.
The player is at bat with two outs recorded in the inning.

Time to start swinging
It's time to start hitting the ball.

"Don't think too hard, son, you'll be great."
The player is receiving advice to not overthink the situation and to do their best.

You know about pressure.
The player is aware of the pressure to perform in this situation.

Two down and you're on the brink.
There are two outs, and the player is in a crucial situation.

The stadium's shouting
The crowd is making a lot of noise.

So loud you can't hear yourself think.
The noise from the crowd is so loud that the player can't concentrate.

(Strike One!) Let's play ball!
The pitcher throws a strike, and the game continues.

(Strike Two!) One bad call.
The player is down to their last strike and feels like they have been unfairly judged by the home plate umpire.

Just up from the minors
The player has recently been promoted to the major leagues.

A kid with potential, they said.
The player was considered a promising prospect for the team.

You've dreamed of this moment,
The player has always dreamed of playing in a big-league game.

One game you'll never forget.
This game will be memorable for the player, win or lose.

(Ball!) Ball one: now you spit
The pitcher throws a ball, and the player takes the opportunity to spit.

(Ball!) Ball two: Where's that hit?
The pitcher throws a second ball, and the player wonders where their hit will come from.

Bottom of the ninth, it depends on you.
The game is in the final inning, and the player's performance will determine the outcome.

You can save the game you can lose it too.
The player has the ability to either win or lose the game for their team.

You could make your name when you get that hit.
If the player gets the game-winning hit, they will become a hero.

Winners never quit waiting for that hit
Successful players never give up hope that they will make the big hit when it counts.

Remember in high school
The player is remembering their earlier days as a high school athlete.

The way you could knock 'em all dead?
The player was a successful hitter in high school.

Now you're in the big league,
The player has moved up to the professional leagues.

A man with a price on his head.
The player is under the scrutiny of coaches, fans, and the media.

The pitcher is winding-
The pitcher is beginning his windup, preparing to pitch.

You pop behind third: it falls safe.
The player hits a soft pop-up that lands in the outfield for a hit.

You're getting your timing.
The player is starting to get the timing and rhythm for hitting the ball.

Another like that, you're on base.
If the player hits another ball like the last one, they will get on base.

(Ball!) Ball three this is it!
The pitcher throws a third ball, and the player knows this is their chance.

(Foul ball!) Foul back: where's that hit?
The player fouls off a pitch, and wonders where their big hit will come from.

Here you are at Shea, your hearts in your throat
The player is in a critical game at Shea Stadium, feeling nervous and anxious.

Will you make the grade? Will you miss the boat?
The player wonders if they will be able to capitalize on their big opportunity, or if they will fail.

Hero of the day - Hero, or the goat?
The player has the chance to be the hero of the game, but they could also make a mistake and become the goat.

Winners never quit waiting for that hit.
Successful players always believe that their next at-bat could be the one where they get a big hit to help their team win.

Where's that hit?
The player is asking themselves where they will find the big hit that they need.