some men are born with strong hearts

that raging tides won't tear apart

but not me

i am Christopher Columbus

it was 1987 when i sailed away to the edge of my sea

it was an uncertain start

i was born with an unsteady heart

but it was all i had to guide me

CHORUS

some men are born with strong hearts

to brave the wind and water

some hearts stay whole on an endless sea

some men are born with strong hearts

that raging tides won't tear apart

but not me

last night i had a bad dream

i believe that i was drowning somewhere in

an unknown pool

and god, i am a young man

cannot remember where i am

find me a map, fine me a clue

CHORUS

i am Christopher Columbus

i am living in El Paso

every day is a fever - i try not to burn

and i am Christopher Columbus

alive, living in El Paso

and i walk the roof

to wait for my return