I can't help the way I am A strong heart with a mission In an ocean sailing man I can't help where I've been The lessons life has given me, the wonder that i've seen And though it would be sweet A constant earth beneath me, a lover in my reach
Oh my love, satisfaction waits, I'm following my fate Oh, so true, my harshest sacrifice is sailing far from you
Dropped anchor near a shore A land of gold and silver, and strange alluring whores New and unknown things A carnival existence. A freedom fit for kings But heavy is my head Your eyes a thousand miles away and me not in your bed
Oh my love, satisfaction waits, I'm following my fate Oh, so true, my harshest sacrifice is sailing far from you
Now sunlight hits the sea My course is set, the winds are strong and luck is here with me You see I've worked for this my life But sadness plagues the sailor Always leaving love behind
Oh my love, satisfaction waits, I'm following my fate Oh, so true, my harshest sacrifice is sailing far from yo