I am always following a sailor
And then I set him free
For I know I would be cast away
His mother is the sea
I was never meant to be a preacher
Or too proper
Nor maintain the pirate fable
But have a little mercy when you tell me that I'm lost
We're all drowning anchored to a manger
I remember when I echoed
Whichever mate could talk the most
You show me moving pictures when to sympathize and fight
Now I know my truth and my own mind
I've knocked back more than I would care to recall
But be assured I listen with my heart
I took a little detour from the folks who could disown me
I've drifted but I don't fall apart
And if you ask if it was worth it
I won't pretend to know
My firmest resolutions always weaken
Life is ruthless
It seduces
I don't refuse it
Go with the tide this time
There's a reason it feels right
You've been leaving slack on the line
One foot in and one held back
I've been mistaken for a healer
But the answer is so elusive
Pulled to pieces, commandeered
Tell me what you need and I will tell you if I'm able
Even marching sometimes is doomed to fail
One at a time see the light
Shout ahoy
Pave the way
Haul in the line
When you know that freedom is a myth
Don't take it lightly but don't forget to live
When you know that freedom is a myth
Don't take it lightly but don't forget to live
Go with the tide this time
There's a reason it feels right
You've been leaving slack on the line
One foot in and one held back
Go with the tide this time
There's a reason it feels right
You've been leaving slack on the line
One foot in and one held back