Tidebound

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

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…)

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

Don’t rush away

The night will hear

Your heart beats close

And I am near

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…)

Mine…

…softly mine

Step inside

…step inside

Drift and lie

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

Mine.

…mine.