Living in Wonderland 
Words & Music by Dennis Stephen 
© 2021 Meloden Music USA (ASCAP) 

Leaves for work early in the morning
On board at seven ten
A crowded subway waits for no one
It’s Monday morning again
Thirty minutes to his destination
A job, but not the true vocation he planned

Wonderland - he’s living in wonderland (wonderland)
Wonderland - he’s living in wonderland (wonderland)

Working class hero who always tries to see
The best when there’s no good at all
A lesser man would throw in the towel
But this fighter stands tall
Never one to feel mistreated
Or believe he’ll be defeated - life is grand  
   
Wonderland - he’s living in wonderland (wonderland)
Wonderland - he’s living in wonderland (wonderland)

Ten hours later he makes his way home
On the train underground
Back on the blue line, with it’s clatter and clanging,
But he can’t hear a sound
‘Cause soon he’ll be back with his loved ones
Warmed over meatloaf, tv reruns close at hand

Wonderland - he’s living in wonderland (wonderland)
Wonderland - he’s living in wonderland (wonderland)
(repeat & fade)

Songwriter's Notes: This is the story of a hard working man who never gives up. No matter what life throws at him, he pushes through the daily grind for the love of his family, and never complains. It's an easygoing and laid back song, with a dreamy vibe. Also, the tune’s mentions of the subway, Blue Line and Wonderland are references to the songwriter's hometown transit system in Boston.