On March 24, 2004, Rogers became the second of the 12 finalists to be voted off the show.
Rogers attended Sierra Vista Middle School in Covina, California.
Rogers later attended South Hills High School in West Covina, California, where he played football.
Rogers is currently the football coach at Mission Viejo High School in Mission Viejo, CA.
Baby boy Brayden Douglas was born on April 16th, 2006.
The Dock of the Bay
Matt Rogers Lyrics
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I'll be sittin' when the evenin' come
Watching the ships roll in
Then I watch 'em roll away again, yeah
I'm just sittin' on the dock of the bay
Watching the tide roll away
I'm just sittin' on the dock of the bay
I left my home in Georgia
Headed for the Frisco bay
'Cause I've had nothing to live for
And look like nothin' is gonna come my way
Now I'm just gonna sit on the dock of the bay
Watching the tide roll away
Ooh, I'm just sittin' on the dock of the bay
Wastin' time
Look like nothing is gonna change
Everything still remains the same
And I can't do what ten people tell me to do
So I guess I'll remain the same, yes
I'm sittin' here resting my bones
And this loneliness won't leave me alone
It's two thousand miles I roamed
Just to make this dock my home
Now, I'm just gonna sit on the dock of the bay
Watching the tide roll away
I'm sittin' on the dock of the bay
Wastin' time
In Otis Redding's posthumously released hit "Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay," he presents a poignant image of a man sitting on the dock of the bay, contemplating the arc of his life. The song is an introspective narrative of a man who has hit rock bottom and sees no way out of his predicament. He is tired of steadily moving toward an unknown future while the physical scenery around him remains the same. But ironically, the monotony of the scene provides a sense of transience and makes him wish for some stability in his life. He is trying to come to terms with the fact that his current situation is his own choosing, a product of his past mistakes, and it's not likely to change. The lyric "I'm just sittin' on the dock of the bay, wastin' time" reveals the character's realization that his life has lost some value, and he misses the sense of direction he once had.
Otis Redding was inspired to write "Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay" when he was reflecting on the changes in his life at the time. The song is about leaving behind what one knows to be true in search of something new. The image of a man sitting on the dock of the bay watching the tide roll away is a metaphor for the uncertainties, challenges, and temporary moments of life. The lyrics are sad but tempered with a sense of quiet acceptance, conveying a sense of serenity that comes from giving up and placing oneself in God's hands. Overall, it's a powerful song about hope, acceptance, and the beauty of transient moments that pass us by.
Line by Line Meaning
Sittin' in the mornin' sun
I am sitting and enjoying the warmth of the sun in the morning.
I'll be sittin' when the evenin' come
I will still be sitting here when the evening comes.
Watching the ships roll in
I am observing the arrival of ships at the bay.
Then I watch 'em roll away again, yeah
After a while, I see the ships depart from the bay.
I'm just sittin' on the dock of the bay
I am spending my time sitting on the dock located at the bay.
Watching the tide roll away
I am observing the rise and fall of the seawater at the bay.
I'm just sittin' on the dock of the bay
I am still spending my time sitting on the dock located at the bay.
Wastin' time
I am not using my time productively or beneficially.
I left my home in Georgia
I departed from my residence located in Georgia, a state in the US.
Headed for the Frisco bay
I went towards the Frisco Bay, a popular city on the shore of the Pacific Ocean.
'Cause I've had nothing to live for
I lost all the reasons to keep living.
And look like nothin' is gonna come my way
I do not see any opportunities or chances for me to improve my situation.
Look like nothing is gonna change
I cannot foresee any changes happening in my life or surroundings.
Everything still remains the same
The situation and environment I am in remains constant and unchanging.
And I can't do what ten people tell me to do
I cannot follow the instructions of ten other individuals simultaneously.
So I guess I'll remain the same, yes
I will continue to be in my current situation since I cannot change it.
I'm sittin' here resting my bones
I am sitting and taking a break from physical activity to relieve exhaustion or fatigue.
And this loneliness won't leave me alone
I am feeling unhappy and distressed due to my isolation and lack of companionship.
It's two thousand miles I roamed
I traveled two-thousand miles to reach this place.
Just to make this dock my home
I chose to make this dock my place of residence.
Now, I'm just gonna sit on the dock of the bay
I am still going to spend my time sitting on the dock located at the bay.
Watching the tide roll away
I will continue to observe the ebbs and flows of the seawater at the bay.
I'm sittin' on the dock of the bay
I am still sitting on the dock located at the bay.
Wastin' time
I am still not using my time productively or beneficially.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Steve Cropper, Otis Redding
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GaryEdge88
Thanks for the upload. I thought they did a great job with this song. Paul Rodgers very dynamic, yet respectful of the original recording here. He has an uncanny ability to sing with his "head voice" and then kick in the diaphragm full force in a very smooth transition with no loss of control. Great balance of technique and feel. He puts his heart and soul into his singing. My favorite singer of all time.
Michael Jones
It's like he makes it his own without making it about him (if that makes sense to anyone else)
John Bougae
How in the hell is this guy not in the R+R Hall of Fame? Certainly one of the greatest rock singers in the last 50 years. Shameful!
Dennis
There has NEVER been a more pitch-perfect singer since Paul Rodgers came on the scene in 1968 FACT......
PRO International
Fabulous performance!
Robert Brown
Paul singing his idol`s song, and he nails it, great stuff.
Jon Tisch
Excellent concert and best backing musicians in the world!!
Erin Karpinec
You have nailed it! I agree whole heatedly with you!
Ed9870
One of the finest moments of a great evening, and a direction that Paul would revisit on Muddy Water Blues and the Royal Sessions. Simply one of the greatest. And a rock and rock hall of famer even without a hall of fame.
Gene Ferguson
Paul Rodgers is an incredible vocalist. Here he is smooth as silk. But he can sing rough as well. To me he's the best.