Stand up in a clear blue morning
Until you see
What can be
Alone in a cold day dawning,
Are you still free?
Can you be?

When some cold tomorrow finds you,
When some sad old dream reminds you
How the endless road unwinds you ?

While you see a chance take it,
Find romance fake it
Because it's all on you

Don't you know by now no one gives you anything
Don't you wonder how you keep on moving
One more day your way
When there's no one left to leave you,
Even you don't quite believe you
That's when nothing can deceive you

Stand up in a clear blue morning
Until you see
What can be
Alone in a cold day dawning,
Are you still free?
Can you be?

And that old gray wind is blowing
And there's nothing left worth knowing
And it's time you should be going



Lyrics submitted by Bobo192

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"While You See a Chance" as written by Will Jennings, Steve Winwood

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    General Comment:Without a doubt the song that got me through one of the worst times in my life (Break-Up), and the song that continues to push me to have some freaking fun with my life while I still can, you only live once, right?

    Like everyone has already said the song is obviously about realizing the full potential that life has to offer us even though at times we may find ourselves in a very, very bad place.

    "When some cold tomorrow finds you, when some sad old dream reminds you, how the endless road unwinds you"

    Everyday life throws things at us that may remind us of a painful past experience or a current hardship.

    "When there's no one left to leave you, even you don't quite believe you, that's when nothing can deceive you"

    In my case this one hit home for me, even after you've hit rock bottom, eventually you reach the point when you realize that life is gonna be just fine.

    "And that old gray wind is blowing and there's nothing left worth knowing, and it's time you should be going"

    Once you've endured an experience you're now stronger for having lived through it. No reason to stick around, cause there's nothing left to gain from something you've already beaten.

    Awesome song, awesome meaning behind it, and for your own sake, While you see a chance, Take It!, for you might not get another chance to do so.
    Flag Quisterioon February 04, 2011   Link
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    General Comment:I think the "Find romance, fake it" refers to the saying "Fake it till you make it". I don't know if thats right, but it's all I've got.
    Flag RN-777on April 27, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:I've always loved this song, and I agree that its general thrust is about making the most of your opportunities in life before it's too late. But I've also always been mystified by the line, "Find romance, fake it." Can anyone explain why he wants us to "fake" romance? It just seems out of place in the context of the song.
    Flag drewdcon March 10, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:Definitely an anthem not practiced. Life is full or risks and chances and many are never taken.
    Flag acidsexon March 01, 2006   Link
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    General Comment:Don't let something good pass you by.
    Flag kfe2on February 03, 2006   Link
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    General Comment:yeah pretty straight forward
    Flag poohblueskyon July 04, 2003   Link

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