1 lyrics for "I sit and rot behind these padded walls" I Used to Be a SailorTracy ChapmanI don't like being stationary I like the rocky wavy motions of the sea I sit and rot behind these padded walls Hoping one day they'll fall And set me free Set me free I used to be a sailor Who sailed across the seasPlayRelated Songs 731.3K The Only OneTracy Chapman 737.4K Talkin' Bout a RevolutionTracy Chapman 558.7K If These Are the ThingsTracy Chapman 698.4K Be Prepared (From "The Lion King"/Original Broadway Cast Recording)Tracy Chapman 872.1K This TimeTracy Chapman 399.3K AlmostTracy Chapman 183.3K For YouTracy Chapman 778.1K Material WorldTracy Chapman 549.8K Dreaming on a WorldTracy Chapman 817.6K Telling StoriesTracy Chapman 947.6K SoTracy Chapman 458.1K Be Careful of My HeartTracy ChapmanSuggestions SongAll That You Have Is Your SoulTracy ChapmanSmoke and Ashes (2015 Remaster)Tracy ChapmanWhen I'm UpGreat Big SeaBeach BabyBon Iver