Story Behind The Song

This songs gives the point of view from a young guy who feels that everything he tries to accomplish keeps backfiring on him, and that he's wasting time and spinning his wheels as he tries to move toward a larger goal. After a little friendly advice from a wise older gentleman, he starts to realize that, just possibly, everything he has been yearning for has been right there in front of him the whole time.

Lyrics

I sit and watch the world go by
Yeah, the clock sure does a number on me
I throw my arms up toward the sky
Why do my aspirations falter constantly?

'Cause nothing's changed here in this game of solitaire
Sitting, waiting, anticipating, getting nowhere

A wise man told me, "Son, you know
There's a simple key to all life's pleasures
Just laugh and love along the way
And sing your song in your own measure"

But nothing's changed here in this game of solitaire
Sitting, waiting, anticipating, getting nowhere

I thought about the words he said
And how they ring so true
So, I won't waste another day
Just dreamin' like a fool

So, I'll sit and watch the time go by
Yeah, that clock don't mean a thing to me
I'm livin' life on my own time
And feel the peace, 'cause now I can see

That nothing's changed here in this game of solitaire
Sitting, waiting, anticipating, getting nowhere

Nothing's changed here in this game of solitaire
No more waiting, anticipating, getting nowhere
No more waiting, anticipating, I'm going nowhere
No more waiting, anticipating, I'm already there