You Cannot Win If You Do Not Play
Chasing Dreams: Embracing Life's Gambles with Steve Forbert
Lyrics
I was sittin' by the road, my head in a cloud
I was sitting by the road, feeling lost and distracted.
Wishin' that I had some wings
Expressing a desire for freedom or escape, symbolized by wings.
Wishin' for a scooter, a-wishin' for a train
Wishing for various modes of transportation, indicating a longing for movement.
Or any kin' o' movin' thing
Desiring any form of locomotion.
Well, I looked at the trees
Observing the beauty of nature.
I looked at the sky
Appreciating the sky and surroundings.
I seen it was a lovely day
Noticing the pleasant weather.
I looked up the road, I looked at my feet
Contemplating the road and personal direction.
I picked it up an' walked away
Deciding to take action and move forward.
Well, you cannot win if you do not play
Emphasizing the importance of participation for success.
No, you cannot win if you do not play
Reiterating the idea that one must engage to achieve victory.
Well, I went to the fair, lookin' for fun
Attending an event with the intention of enjoying oneself.
I think the whole world was there
Perceiving a large and diverse crowd.
I saw a fat man, I saw a thin man
Observing different individuals, highlighting diversity.
I saw a little teddy bear
Spotting a cute or interesting object, the teddy bear.
Well, I said to myself
Expressing personal desire and determination.
"I know what I want. I gotta get a bear some way"
Setting a goal to obtain a bear as a prize.
I heard a loud voice. It said a few words
Hearing advice or a warning to take risks and face challenges.
It said, "You gotta take a chance an' pay"
Being encouraged to embrace uncertainty and pay the price for success.
Well, you cannot win if you do not play
Reiterating the theme that participation is crucial for winning.
No, you cannot win if you do not play
Underscoring the idea that success requires active involvement.
Pretty young Pam, you're bringin' me down baby
Expressing disappointment or dissatisfaction with someone named Pam.
All ya do is make-uh me blue
Indicating that Pam's actions are causing sadness.
I'm under the trees, I'm waiting alone
Waiting alone under the trees, possibly for Pam.
Tryna sing a song to you
Trying to communicate emotions through a song.
Well, the night is so clear, the moon is so bright
Describing a clear night with a bright moon.
You're wastin' it all away
Highlighting the waste of a precious moment.
You're up on a hill, I'm down here below
Depicting a separation between two individuals, one higher up.
I'm tryna tell ya babe, it ain't okay
Expressing concern and stating that the situation is not acceptable.
Well, you cannot win if you do not play
Reiterating the importance of active participation for success.
You cannot win if you do not play
Emphasizing that winning requires engagement and effort.
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