Sometimes they'll tell you to just sit still
  When you know that it's time to run
  Sometimes they'll tell you it's all over
  When you’re sure that it’s just begun

  The iron wheel slowly spins around
  It takes you from the cradle
  'Til you're six feet underground
  You can push and pull against it
  But you'll ride it 'til it's through
  And those who spin the wheel
  Well those fuckers ride it too

  Sometimes they'll tell you to move along
  When you're sure you should stand and fight
  Sometimes they'll tell you you're a lucky man
  But the numbers they don't add up right

  The iron wheel slowly spins around
  It takes you from the cradle
  'Til you're six feet underground
  You can push and pull against it
  But you’ll ride it 'til it’s through
  And those who spin the wheel
  Well those fuckers ride it too

  The good wife rides the wheel
  As the years just 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 it lies in pieces
  Scattered on the newsroom floor

  Sometimes they'll tell you to just let go
  When you're sure you should hold on tight
  Sometimes they'll tell you your time
  Will never come
  When you're sure that your time's come tonight

  The iron wheel slowly spins around
  It takes you from the cradle
  'Til you're six feet underground
  You can push and pull against it
  But you'll ride it 'til it's through
  And those who spin the wheel
  Well those fuckers ride it too