Story Behind The Song
The groove of this song was inspired by "Walking On Sunshine" the words, by my simmering discontent.
Song Description
The person in this song is dissatisfied with what she has but is afraid of letting it go for the unknown. The feel and theme are inconflict in the same manner as the feelings of the character.
| Song Length |
4:21 |
Genre |
Rock - General, Pop - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Restless |
Subject |
Present, Frustration |
| Similar Artists |
Tom Petty, The Go-Go's |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1980 - 1989 |
| |
Lyrics
Sitting On The Wall
Sometimes the line is not so clear
It looks good over there
It?s pretty good right here
But I think I can feel better
Am I just afraid or am I insincere
Do I walk along the ledge
Between right and wrong
Do I hover around the edge
Between weak and strong
Oh no, I don?t think its black and white
I think there?s shades of gray in every life
Is there a secret that I just don?t know
Chorus
I?m sitting on the wall
Taking in the view
Watching life roll by
Wondering what to do
Sitting on the wall
Dangling my feet
Way up in the air
Holding tightly to the seat
Sometimes the line is so obscure
One minute I think I see it
Then I don?t know for sure
But I think I can feel better
Am I blind or am I insecure
Do I walk along the ledge
Between right and wrong
Do I hover around the edge
Between weak and strong
Oh no, I don?t think it?s quite that simple
But I know that it won?t matter
When I?m dead and gone
Is there a secret that I just don?t know
Chorus
I?m sitting on the wall
Taking in the view
Watching life roll by
Wondering what to do
Sitting on the wall
Dangling my feet
Way up in the air
Holding tightly to the seat