Bystander

verseI have big dreams
In a folded brochure
Mark my words
One day I’ll be near the door

verseI’m not good at noticing
I don’t catch the details
Don’t invite me to testify
Your defense I’ll derail

chorusI’ll be there and I’ll watch
I’ll observe with perfect candor
Not the center
Not the hero
I make a good bystander

verseI had big plans
Like a lunar lander
Somewhere along the way
I chose bystander

verseSome are born to lead
Some are born to follow
I check both ways twice
Then wait until tomorrow

verseIs there a doctor in the house
I remain quiet as a mouse
Someone has to live to tell the tale
I’ll be nearby if things go well

bridgeDrifting through a field
First place at the yield
Keeping near the handrail
I make a good bystander

verseNo one cheers for him
He fades into the bushes
But once in a blue moon
Accidentally he touches

verseOnce in a while
I wander and meander
People think I meant it
I just happened there

verseNever seen never heard
Travels outside the herd
I hold the coats
I save the seats

outroDefensive posture
One hand on the banister
Hair up and in a dander
Long live the bystander