For The Turnstiles
Neil Young · Decade [1990]
All the sailors
with their seasick mamas
Hear the sirens on the shore,
Singin' songs
for pimps with tailors
Who charge ten dollars
at the door.
You can really
learn a lot that way
It will change you
in the middle of the day.
Though your confidence
may be shattered,
It doesn't matter.
All the great explorers
Are now in granite laid,
Under white sheets
for the great unveiling
At the big parade.
You can really
learn a lot that way
It will change you
in the middle of the day.
Though your confidence
may be shattered,
It doesn't matter.
All the bushleague batters
Are left to die
on the diamond.
In the stands
the home crowd scatters
For the turnstiles,
For the turnstiles,
For the turnstiles.
with their seasick mamas
Hear the sirens on the shore,
Singin' songs
for pimps with tailors
Who charge ten dollars
at the door.
You can really
learn a lot that way
It will change you
in the middle of the day.
Though your confidence
may be shattered,
It doesn't matter.
All the great explorers
Are now in granite laid,
Under white sheets
for the great unveiling
At the big parade.
You can really
learn a lot that way
It will change you
in the middle of the day.
Though your confidence
may be shattered,
It doesn't matter.
All the bushleague batters
Are left to die
on the diamond.
In the stands
the home crowd scatters
For the turnstiles,
For the turnstiles,
For the turnstiles.
For The Turnstiles
Neil Young's "For The Turnstiles" appears on the 1990 compilation Decade [1990], capturing the raw energy and introspective depth characteristic of his later work. Recorded during a period where Young continued to explore folk-rock and country influences, the track reflects his enduring commitment to acoustic storytelling and emotional vulnerability. The song stands as a testament to his ability to blend personal narrative with broader social commentary, maintaining the gritty authenticity that defined his career from the 1960s through the 1990s. As part of his extensive discography, the recording exemplifies his signature style of unpolished yet profoundly moving performances.