Sittin' in the Dock of the bay
Redding (Otis) Lyrics

Sittin' in the mornin' sun
Starting my day, sitting by the ocean, feeling the warmth of the sun.

I'll be sittin' when the evenin' comes
My day will end, but I'll still be sitting there watching the world go by.

Watchin' the ships roll in
Observing the boats as they arrive.

Then I watch 'em roll away again, yeah
Watching the boats leave the dock again, feeling wistful and nostalgic.

I'm sittin' on the dock of the bay
Currently sitting on the dock by the bay.

Watchin' the tide roll away, ooo
Observing the waves in the ocean as they come and go.

I'm just sittin' on the dock of the bay
I'm not doing much, just sitting and watching the world go by.

Wastin' time
Spending my time doing something that doesn't necessarily have a purpose or a goal.

I left my home in Georgia
I decided to leave my former life in Georgia behind me.

Headed for the Frisco Bay
I decided to move to San Francisco and start over.

'Cause I had nothin' to live for
I didn't feel fulfilled or motivated in my old life and I hoped to find something new in San Francisco.

It look like nothin's gonna come my way
I'm feeling hopeless and don't see any promising opportunities in my current situation.

So I'm just goin' sittin' on the dock of the bay
I've decided to take a break and just relax for a while.

Look like nothin's gonna change
My situation hasn't changed, and I'm still feeling stuck and unfulfilled.

Everything, still remains the same
My life hasn't changed and I'm still facing the same struggles.

I can't do what ten people tell me to do
I'm independent and don't like being told what to do.

So I guess I'll remain the same
I'll continue to live my life my way, regardless of what others want or say.

Sittin' here restin' my bones
Resting and relaxing on the dock, letting my body rest and recover.

And this loneliness won't leave me alone, yes
Feeling isolated and alone, despite being surrounded by people and activities.

Two thousand miles, I roam
I've traveled a long distance to get to San Francisco.

Just to make this dock my home
I've found a sense of belonging and comfort on this dock.

Now I'm just gonna sit, on the dock of the bay
I plan to stay here for a while, just enjoying the view and the atmosphere.

Watchin' the tide roll away, ooo yea
Observing the ebb and flow of the ocean waves.

Sittin' on the dock of the bay
My preferred spot for relaxation and reflection.

Wastin' time
Just passing the time, enjoying the present moment without a specific goal or task in mind.