Verse 1
The Moon is out
And shadows crawl
They find me hiding in the basement
I’ve heard the tale
Of the great white whale
Can’t get my legs to go and chase it
Verse 2
Now the Money’s gone
But the dream lives on
Guess I’ll keep slaving at the game show
Spin the wheel
Aw but nothing’s real
Answer the answer with a question
Chorus
And it’s wild, isn’t it?
How we all just jive with it
In this hazy maze we made
And the time’s spilling
While we fake our fine living
In this season of charade
Verse 3
A wizard out in Malibu
I saw him selling inspiration
Well I bought the book
Read every page
But couldn’t find a revelation
Chorus 2
And it’s wild, isn’t it?
How we all just jive with it
In this hazy maze we made
And the time’s spilling
While we fake our fine living
In this season of charade
Aw the sun’s grinning
Watching all of our tires spinning
In this hazy maze we made
While the time’s spilling
I keep on hoping the lights are dimming
On this season of charade
Key Lines to Explain:
- “Guess I’ll keep slaving at the game show, spin the wheel, aw but nothing’s real”: Captures the monotony and futility of chasing superficial success in a world that often feels like a staged performance.
- “And it’s wild, isn’t it? How we all just jive with it in this hazy maze we made”: Highlights the shared complicity in maintaining societal illusions despite their emptiness.
- “I keep on hoping the lights are dimming on this season of charade”: Reflects a yearning for authenticity and an end to the pretense.
Emotional Undertones:
The song carries a blend of wistfulness and quiet rebellion, painting a picture of weary participation in life’s “charade.” It balances cynicism with subtle hope, resonating with listeners who feel trapped by societal norms yet yearn for genuine connection and meaning.