Sometimes theyÂ’ll tell you to just sit still
When you know that itÂ’s time to run
Sometimes theyÂ’ll tell you itÂ’s all over
When youÂ’re sure that itÂ’s just begun


[ Chorus ]
The iron wheel slowly spins around
It takes you from the cradle till youÂ’re 6 feet underground
You push and pull against it
But you ride it till itÂ’s through
And those who spin the wheel
Will those fuckers ride it too?


Sometimes theyÂ’ll tell you to move along
When youÂ’re sure you should stand and fight
Sometimes theyÂ’ll tell you that youÂ’re a lucky a man
But the numbers they donÂ’t add up right

[ Chorus ]

The good wife rides the wheel
As they use you slip away
T.V. preacher rides the wheel
As he leads the flock astray
Lady justice rides the wheel
But her balance is unsure
‘ Cause the truth that lies in pieces
Scattered on the news room floor

Sometimes they‘ll tell you to just let go
When youÂ’re sure you should hold on tight
Sometimes theyÂ’ll tell you your time will never come
When youÂ’re sure that your timeÂ’s come tonight

[ Chorus ]