He walks the crowded street so slow
All eyes on him as he goes
With each step, he's calm, in control
But no one really knows

His smile hides the cracks in his soul
Behind his eyes, a burning hole
They cheer for him, the one with grace
But deep inside, he's far away

They see the shine, but not the rain
He hides the storm, can't show the pain
Wishing he could just disappear

But they pull him back, keep him near
While he's longing for a place far from here
Chained to the life he cannot steer
With the world in his hands

He's the cool walking man
The cool walking man

What appears is not always what you know
All that glitters is not gold
One step ahead, he's got to go
He's got to go on with the show

They talk about him, they think he's fine
But they don't see he's crossed the line
Wishing he could just disappear

But they pull him back, keep him near
While he's longing for a place far from here
Chained to the life he cannot steer
With the world in his hands

He's the cool walking man
The cool walking man

They see the shine, but not the rain
He hides the storm, can't show the pain
Wishing he could just disappear

But they pull him back, keep him near
While he's longing for a place far from here
Chained to the life he cannot steer
With the world in his hands

He's the cool walking man
The cool walking man