Take the velvet line for comfort 
High above the water, feel disconnected and free 
Tired of hopes that I just can't run from 
I travel in secret, I know they're pursuing me 

Morning that falls represents a weak link 
After is after night's work is done 
There's no sun, just a grey horizon 
Hiding from heaven another frozen world 

Watch the ship hold to its course 
As an act of devotion 
And me, I'm lost at sea 
Going through the motions 

Gave all my passion to the ocean 
She holds it for me in reserve 
My word is gone into remission 
Your love's a tragedy that I don't deserve 

She said, "You're only growing now." 
She said, "Soon have we begun, then she can have you. 
But until then, you're mine." 

I watch her hold to her course 
As an act of devotion 
And me, I'm riding high 
Going through 

Seems like every flash in her eye's 
An act of devotion 
And me I'm lost in her hands 
Going through the motions 

Shore far away off the port side 
Shore far away off the bow 
Shore far away off the starboard side 
Shore far away from now