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I didn’t have much to do, so I went out walking.
I was wearing my favorite shoes, I got them for my birthday
I don’t have to hurry, I don’t have to worry about time
I don’t have to hurry, I don’t have to worry
Because I don’t have anything to do tonight

Some people have started life, hope they know what they’re doing
Other people are chasing life, hope they know what they’re pursuing
I’m just waiting, I’m just waiting for life
I’m just waiting, I’m just waiting
In the meantime I guess I’ll do what I do best
I’ll act life-like so people will think I’m real
Is this what life’s like? Is this how people feel? I don’t believe it.

If I was a Neanderthal, I’d spend my days hunting
I know a few know-it-alls, they spend their days sleeping
They’re just waiting, we’re just waiting for life
I’m just waiting, I’m just waiting
In the meantime I guess I’ll do what I do best
I’ll act life-like so people will think I’m real
Is this what life’s like? Is this how people feel?
(Yes) I don’t believe it.
(Yes) Oh no, no, no, no
(Yes) I don’t believe it. (It’s true) Oh well.

I don’t know how to tell you, Boss, this ain’t where it’s at.
I don’t want to do what I don’t want to do for life.

I’ve got a few secrets to keep. There are things I haven’t told her.
And I don’t want to go to sleep. Because you only wake up older.
I’m just waiting, I’m just waiting for life
I’m just waiting, I’m just waiting
In the meantime I guess I’ll do what I do best
I’ll act life-like so people will think I’m real
Is this what life’s like? Is this how people feel?
(Yes) I don’t believe it. (Yes) Oh no, no, no, no
(Yes) I don’t believe it. (It’s true) What?!
(Yes) I don’t believe it. (Yes) Oh no, no, no, no
(Yes) I don’t believe it. (It’s true) Oh well.

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from The Bells on the Boats on the Bay, released May 6, 2016

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