Cowboy Junkies

Mariner's Song

The last of man's great unchained beasts lies lapping at my door

I would give it what it wants, but I do know,

it would just ask for more

I search for you with every crest I ride

in every trough I travel through

I search for you in every trough I travel through

I didn't mean to leave you,

I unfurled my sail and the wind did blow

I didn't mean to leave you, darling,

I unfurled my sail and the wind did blow

Why why why why why, oh why I did not drop my anchor,

Oh Lord, I will never know

I search for you with every crest I ride

in every trough I travel through

I search for you in every trough I travel through

On the lee of the island I hear your voice deep inside the calm

Whispering baby, I'll be your delight, if you promise

to be my red sky tonight

I search for you with every crest I ride

in every trough I travel through

I search for you in every trough I travel through

In the storm you are my destination, in the port you are my storm

But I would weather you my love, if you would be my guide,

if you would be my stars in the sky tonight

I search for you with every crest I ride

in every trough I travel through

I search for you in every trough I travel through