Dock of the Bay
Sam & Dave and Dave Lyrics
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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
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
The lyrics to the Sam & Dave and Dave's song Dock Of The Bay paint a picture of a person, sitting alone on a dock, watching the tide roll in and out. The lyrics convey this feeling of being stranded and disconnected from the world, with the singer searching for a purpose in life. The song has an easy-going, melancholic rhythm that draws the listener into the song's essence of longing and loneliness. The singer desperately wants to feel something but everything looks bleak, and it doesn't seem as though circumstances will change anytime soon. He's left his home in Georgia, looking for something that he can call his own, but he finds himself sitting alone on the dock of the bay, wishing he had someone to share the moment with.
The lyrics also delve into the idea of being stifled by the weight of others' expectations, with the singer admitting that he can't do what ten people tell him to do. This lyric portrays a sense of frustration and isolation that can be felt by anyone who feels that their identity is lost in the will of others. All in all, the lyrics paint a portrait of a person searching for meaning and purpose, while wiling away the hours on a lonely dock.
Line by Line Meaning
Sittin' in the mornin' sun
I'm sitting outside in the warmth of the morning sun
I'll be sittin' when the evenin' comes
I'll still be sitting here when the evening comes
Watching the ships roll in
I'm observing the ships arrive at the dock
Then I watch 'em roll away again
Once they arrived, I'm seeing them leave from the same dock
I left my home in Georgia
I departed from my home in Georgia
Headed for the Frisco Bay
My destination was Frisco Bay
'Cause I've had nothing to live for
I have lost my purpose to live
'And looks like nothing's gonna come my way
I don't see anything good happening in my future
Yeah I'm a-sittin' on the dock of the bay
Currently, I'm sitting on the dock of the bay
Watchin' the tide roll away
I'm observing the movement of the tide
Sittin' on the dock of the bay
I'm sitting here doing nothing
Wastin' time
I'm just passing time with no particular goal
Looks like nothing's gonna change
I don't foresee any changes happening
Everything still remains the same
My current situation remains unaltered
Well I can't do what ten people tell me to do
I can't follow the instructions of ten individuals
So I guess I'll remain the same
Therefore, I will stay the way I am
Sittin' here restin' my bones
I'm resting on this dock and giving my bones some respite
This loneliness won't leave me alone
I can't shake off my feeling of being lonely
Two thousand miles I roamed
I wandered around two thousand miles
To make this Key West dock my home
I decided to settle down and call this Key West dock my home
Sittin' on the dock of the bay
I'm sitting on this dock doing nothing
Watchin' the tide roll away
I'm watching the water move away
Sittin' on the dock of the bay
I'm staying on this dock
Wastin' time
I'm doing nothing productive
On this dock watchin' that Key West sunset
I'm on this dock watching the beautiful Key West sunset
Wishin' I had you here by my side
I yearn to have someone special here with me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: OTIS REDDING, STEVE CROPPER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Tonjol House
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Dino Borealis
If i may ask, which season and episode?