Pinball

In this life arcade
I am one in a million
Bouncing off the pins
Of a neon illusion
I know some play for fun
But I know you play to win
I'm just trying to get through
And I'm watching the quarters fall in

I should've been wise to the conversation
You were shutting your eyes on the situation

Today I see clearer
I'm just a silver ball
Shooting by you like a mirror
Reflecting that is all
I'm racing down the line
At the speed of light
I'm suddenly reminded
Why I even tried

I should've been wise to the conversation
You were shutting your eyes on the situation
And all of these points that you're busy collecting
I'm finally starting to question

At the end of the day
It's just a game that we play
And a fistful of paper tickets
Will get you nothing but a plastic ring

I'm now wise to the conversation
You were shutting your eyes on the situation
All that we're striving for
Is a straight shot through
I recognize there's just some work to do