Story Behind The Song
An aging musician fears none of his youthful dreams will ever come true. A stroke of luck, or a "Twist of Fate" is needed.
| Song Length |
4:08 |
Genre |
Rock - Funk, Electronic - Dance |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Worried |
Subject |
Frustration, Musician |
| Similar Artists |
Dire Straits |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Slaving away till the end of the day - working overtime
Nose to the grindstone - hoping just to get ahead
Trying my best to outdo the rest - it's a long hard climb
I got what it takes, but they want something else instead
Once in a while they bestow a little compliment
Just enough to keep you hanging on
Chorus:
I got the passion - I got the desire - I need a twist of fate
I'm running out of time - Tell me that it's not too late
Years rolling by in the blink of an eye - and I still remain
Chasing down a dream - trying to make it in this town
Making amends with all of my friends - trying to explain
Such high expectations - I feel like I let 'em down
Smiling at me, they try to tell me it's OK
But I can see the disappointment in their eyes
2nd Chorus:
I got the passion - I got the desire - I need a twist of fate
I'm running out of time - Tell me that it's not too late
I got the talent - Yeah, I got the fire- I need a twist of fate
I'm running out of time - Tell me that it's not too late
Break:
And the light that I'm watching from far away
Is just a candle that's burning out