at a small café
in a big city
sits a man
with his life in his hands
watch the nod of his head
his eyes heavy lidded
the world turns
the world it turns
the world turns on a dime
there's a girl
with a smile
on a boat
with her brother
sailing for a visit of a year
she says goodbye to her home
and all things familiar
the world turns
the world it turns
the world turns on a dime
take the train
back and forth
over the border
with suitcases piled overhead
will the officer scowl
and stop before passing
will he stop before passing
the world turns
the world it turns
the world turns on a dime
the world turns on a dime