Could you picture in your mind
A giant riverboat
Slowly drifting down a river
The moss hangs low by the bank
Come up by a hard-working town
Everyone knows what to do
And I shiver
Verse 2
The peers on the boat want to join the town
Sweating until the night falls
Trying out all the difficult tasks
I never could be that way
My heart is torn and I let them go
Never questioning enough to ask
Pre-chorus
The boat rolls along with me all alone
At least it feels that way
Influential accomplishments are not in my grasp
Not today
Chorus
Would you call me like a snail
Moving past myself
Can I reach the speed of the others
Inexperienced and frail
I'm taking the world on
And soon, you won't be able to stop me
Verse 3
Slept out on the deck last night
The midday sun woke my eyes
Already half the day is gone
Smiles and laughter sit with me
I hated challenges and I am free
So why does this boat feel so wrong
Repeat Chorus
Laziness is not my king
I'm getting off this boat
Date written: 2/23/99
