Story Behind The Song
My songwriting partner. True story. He died in 1989. Brilliant talent, wasted.
Song Description
Story of a white collar man, who folds to drugs to hid his sense of inadequacy. He's convinved he's infallible with a bit of a god complex.
Believes he's at the wheel. Tests fate by taking his hands off the wheel. Modern day story of the control freak.
| Song Length |
4:29 |
Genre |
Rock - General, Folk - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Nonviolent, Heated |
Subject |
Existence, Drugs |
| Similar Artists |
Dire Straits, Fiona Apple |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1990 - 1999 |
| |
Lyrics
THE WHEEL C. 1991 Sally Fingerett Green Fingers Music
I knew a guy had a pretty good grip
Corporate here, VP of hip
He looked fast even when he?d sit
He?d never sit still for long
Had a problem with control
Played his life like a game of racquetball
He liked abusing a white brick wall Inflexible, strong.
Driving home he plays a game just like a kid
Just for fun he?s gonna floor the gas, and loosen up his grip
CHORUS:
He takes his hands off of the wheel, just to see how fate might feel
Has no fear, this mighty man of steel, he?s just letting go.
He?s home early at half past six
Strong martini strong wife, good kids
He?s so blessed it makes him sick
He?s not a worthy man
After supper he?s in his car
He?s underground in a dirty bar
Cash is easy, there you are
Now he?s a worthy man
From the sidelines he?s a witness to the graveyard shift
They tell him it?s time to unwind and then he opens up his fist.
CHORUS:
He takes his hands off of the wheel, just to see how fate might feel
Has no fear, this mighty man of steel, he?s just letting go.
BRIDGE: Rumors are whispered, truth is a vapor
We will all discover the pain of letting go.
CHORUS:
He takes his hands off of the wheel, just to see how fate might feel
Has no fear, this mighty man of steel, he?s just letting go.