Sittin on the Dock of the Bay
Sergio_Mendes_and_Brasil_66 Lyrics

Sittin' in the mornin' sun
I am currently sitting on the dock during the morning hours when the sun is just beginning to rise.

I'll be sittin' when the evenin' come
I plan to stay here and continue sitting until the evening arrives.

Watching the ships roll in
I am observing as ships come into the bay.

And then I watch 'em roll away again, yeah
I am also watching the ships as they leave the bay.

I'm sittin' on the dock of the bay
I am currently sitting on a dock that overlooks the bay.

Watching the tide roll away
I am observing the movement of the tide as it rolls in and out of the bay.

Ooo, I'm just sittin' on the dock of the bay
I am enjoying my peaceful surroundings and am content with just sitting here.

Wastin' time
I have nothing else to do at the moment and am simply passing the time.

I left my home in Georgia
I left my hometown in Georgia to come to this location.

Headed for the 'Frisco bay
I came here specifically to visit the San Francisco Bay area.

'Cause I've had nothing to live for
I came to this location because I felt like I had nothing to live for back in Georgia.

And look like nothin's gonna come my way
I feel like there is no hope for my future and that nothing good will come my way.

So I'm just gonna sit on the dock of the bay
Given my circumstances and my lack of purpose, I have decided to simply sit here and enjoy the scenery.

Look like nothing's gonna change
My perception is that things will remain the same and that my situation will not improve.

Everything still remains the same
I am observing that everything around me has not changed since I arrived at this location.

I can't do what ten people tell me to do
I have my own ideas and my own way of doing things and will not conform to the expectations of others.

So I guess I'll remain the same, yes
Given that I am not willing to change who I am or how I live, I will likely remain in the same situation as before.

Sittin' here resting my bones
I am enjoying the peace and relaxation of being able to sit and rest without any demands or expectations placed on me.

And this loneliness won't leave me alone
Despite my beautiful surroundings, I am still feeling lonely and isolated.

It's two thousand miles I roamed
I have traveled a great distance to get to this location.

Just to make this dock my home
I consider this dock and its beautiful view to be my new home.

Now, I'm just gonna sit at the dock of the bay
I have come to the decision that this is where I belong and I plan to stay here for a while.

Watching the tide roll away
I will continue to watch the tide roll in and out of the bay as an ongoing form of entertainment.

Oooo-wee, sittin' on the dock of the bay
I am truly enjoying my time spent sitting on this beautiful dock and enjoying the view.

Wastin' time
I continue to pass the time in a leisurely manner, without any pressing demands or expectations.