When I see you, I see my own face
I want to save you from yourself
What could I do?
What could I say?
It's a downward spiral
I don't know what causes sorrow
Or why it has to hurt to learn
But I have had a heart that's empty
I've felt the vacuum nature hates
It's clear to me
I wish that you could only see it
My lover's gone
his boots no longer by my door
he left at dawn
and as I slept I felt him go
Returns no more
I will not watch the ocean
My lover's gone
no earthly ships will ever bring him home again
bring him home again
My lover's gone
I know that kiss will be my last
no more his song
the tune upon his lips has passed
I sing alone
while I watch the ocean
My lover's gone
no earthly ships will ever bring him home again
bring him home again