You were these for those reasons uncounted Through all trials by me you did stand I was difficult, silent and stubborn And I wish I could now reach your hand
I am glad you respect my decision Although there was no decision to me There were none left but old friends and children And I could not let their deaths weigh on me
I am hurt by your tears, but I see they must fall I cannot take your sorrow away But grieve not for my loss, for the choice was my own And we must all face death in our own way
So farewell, my t'hy'la, my Captain Though I shall never be far from your side I will remember and cherish the friendship That I always found there in your eyes