When In Rome Lyrics

Lyric discussion by le fer et le feu 

Cover art for When In Rome lyrics by Billy Joel

When I listen to a song by Billy Joel, I always know he is a magician, he distracts you with clever tricks, he gives the people what they want, but you always must read between the lines and look at the hidden hand, cause there is the truth about he wants to say actually.

I think that "When in Rome, do as the Romans do" is just fireworks to keep you entertained, but the important lines are:

  • Well it's alright if you're tired when your day is done You can see when you look at me, you're not the only one

  • It's a fact of life, now a man and wife Work full time to just get by

  • I don't mind masquerading with all those other fools I don't mind the games I'm playing, Because I've learned the rules

  • And when times are tough, I've got just enough If you're standing right by my side.

Somebody, should have paid serious attention to those words cause now sounds like premonition.