Tidebound

[Verse 1]
O sailor, where do you drift tonight?
The moon rides high, the waves are light
No need for oar, no need for fight
The sea will cradle you tonight

Lay down thy rope, rest thy hand
The tide will guide you to my land
The world is far, the stars asleep
Come closer now, the waters keep

[Chorus – Voice 1 (lead)]
Come to me, sailor, come to me slow
Let the dark tide wrap you below
Give me your breath, let your heart unwind
I’ve been waiting… to draw you nigh

[Chorus – Voice 2 (echo)]
(Come to me… come to me…)
(Soft and near… soft and near…)

[Verse 2]
Your hands are tired, your voice is low
The gentle waves will help you go
No hearth or home to call you back
But here with me, there’s nothing you lack

Step to the edge, feel the sway
The currents hum where you may stay
Soft as a whisper, warm as a dream
The tide will carry you downstream

[Pre-Chorus]
Don’t rush away
The night will hear
Your heart beats close
And I am near

[Chorus – both voices]
Come to me, sailor, come to me slow
Let the dark tide wrap you below
Give me your breath, let your heart unwind
I’ve been waiting… to draw you nigh

(Come to me… come to me…)
(Soft and near… soft and near…)

[Bridge – chant, lingering]
Mine…
…softly mine
Step inside
…step inside
Drift and lie

[Final Chorus]
Come to me, sailor, don’t turn away
The tide will hold you where you lay
Close your eyes, cross the line
You were never yours… you are mine

[Outro – fading]
Mine.
…mine.

Haunting nautical folk, seductive siren chant, layered female vocals, slow tempo, oceanic ambient drone