I was at the breakwall, I was looking at the sea in back of the eight ball in some misery.
There on the horizon stood a mighty ship of fools,
they were heading into the harbor with all their broken rules.
Whenever I'm feeling lonely I can just pick up the phone
or I can go to the movies or just stay at home alone.
They're better off to be someplace that's a good long way from home, anyway I can lose myself.
Dawn is breaking, I'm hesitating, I'm fading away, fading away.

They sailed right to meet me, I said, what's it all about?
Please try to excuse me, we can work things out.
If you've ever wondered if that mighty ship is real,
let me tell you about it brother, it was something you could feel.
Whenever I'm feeling lonely I let twilight set the tone
or I can go to the movies or just stay at home alone.
They're better off to be someplace that's a good long way to roam.
Ain't living high on the hog right now.
Time is wasting, I'm hesitating, I'm fading away, fading away.

One more day on the calendar, on my mind.
I am down around the breakwall putting in some time.
The whole ship of fools has gotten safely under way
and I was proud to be a part of what it was they had to say.
Whenever I'm feeling lonely I can just pick up the phone
or I can go to the movies or just stay at home alone.
They're better off to be someplace that's a good long piece from home, anyway I can lose myself.
Dawn is breaking, I'm hesitating, I'm fading away, fading away, fading away, fading away.