Discover the story of the song > The Ark – Gerry Rafferty

The protagonist acknowledges that the world may seem dark and people may be living in a dream-like state, but he believes that they can wake up and go on a journey to find a better life. He suggests finding a ship to take them on this journey and leaving everything else behind. He feels that they will encounter new people and experiences on their voyage, but they can trust that it will lead them to a better place.