It Hasn't Happened Yet

I was crossing the snow fields

In front of the Capital Building

It was Christmas and I was alone

Strange city, strangers for friends

And I was broke

As the carillon sang its song

I dreamt of success

I would be the best

I would make my folks proud

I would be happy

It hasn't happened yet

It hasn't happened yet

It hasn't happened

Yes, there are nods in my direction

Clap of hands, the knowing smile

But still, I'm scared again

Foot slipped, pebbles fall and so did I

Almost, oh my

On Yosemite, the big grey wall

(Fear of falling)

Where to put my foot next

(Fear of failure)

I'm afraid, I'm going to fall

(Be at one with the mountain)

I whispered in the air

(Fear of falling, fear of falling

(Fear of failure, failure)

Fear of losing my hair

(Falling, falling, falling)

When is the mountain scaled?

When do I feel I haven't failed?

I've got to get it together, man

It hasn't happened yet

It hasn't happened yet

It hasn't happened yet

It hasn't happened

It hasn't happened

People come up and say, "Hello"

Okay, I can get to the front of the line

But you have to ignore the looks and yet

I'm waiting for that feeling of contentment

That ease at night when you put your head down

And the rhythms slow to sleep

My head sways and eyes start awake

I'm there not halfway between sleep and death

But looking into eyes wide open trying to remember

What I might have done, should have done

At my age I need serenity I need peace

It hasn't happened yet

It hasn't happened yet

It hasn't happened yet

It hasn't happened

It hasn't happened