Rush - The Big Wheel Lyrics
Words by neil peart, music by geddy lee and alex lifesonWell, I was only a kid -- didnt know enough to be afraidPlaying the game, but not the way the big boys playedNothing to lose -- maybe I had something to tradeThe way the big wheel spinsWell, I was only a kid, on a holy crusadeI placed no trust in a faith that was ready-madeTake no chances on paradise delayedSo I do a slow fadePlaying for timeDont want to wait for heavenLooking for loveFor an angel to forgive my sinsPlaying with fireChasing something new to believe inLooking for loveThe way the big wheel spinsWell, I was only a kid, cruising around in a trancePrisoner of fate, victim of circumstanceI was lined up for glory, but the tickets sold out in advanceThe way the big wheel spinsWell, I was only a kid, gone without a backward glanceGoing for broke, going for another chanceHoping for heaven -- hoping for a fine romanceIf I do the right danceWheel goes round, landing on a twist of faithTaking your chances youll have the right answersWhen the final judgment beginsWheel goes round, landing on a leap of fateLife redirected in ways unexpectedSometimes the odd number winsThe way the big wheel spins
