Waiting for My Real Life to Begin

by Colin Hay

Any minute now
My ship is coming in
I'll keep checking the horizon
I'll stand on the bow
Feel the waves come crashing
Come crashing down on me

And you say, 'Be still, my love
'Open up your heart
'Let the light shine in'
Don't you understand?
I already have a plan
I'm waiting for my real life to begin

When I awoke today
Suddenly nothing happened
But in my dreams I slew the dragon
Down this beaten path
Up this cobbled lane
I'm walking in my old footsteps once again

And you say, 'Just be here now
'Forget about the past
'Your mask is wearing thin'
Let me throw one more dice
I know that I can win
I'm waiting for my real life to begin

Any minute now
My ship is coming in
I'll keep checking the horizon
And I'll check my machine
There's sure to be that call
It's going to happen soon
It's just that times are lean

And you say, 'Be still, my love
'Open up your heart
'Let the light shine in'
Don't you understand?
I already have a plan
I'm waiting for my real life to begin