I hear the ocean crashing against the front door
Salty wishes sneak under and soak the hall floor
I hide in my bedroom to avoid connection
Sorting through the memories in my collection
Hoping to remind myself of the painful past
Like how love and devotion never seem to last
But hope is working hard to get the best of me
It works its way to my heart, then the rest of me
The gamblers grin because they knew I would give in
Friends say I'd fare better with fantasies and gin
But why should my old heartbreaks keep me from this chance?
I may fall down but at least I'd get one more dance
I'll leave the sand
To trust your hand
So let's begin
I'm diving in
From off a limb
It's sink or swim
It's hard to carry on when even angels laugh
But I will find the silence in my other half
Tonight my poisoned fruit is laid out on the bed
I will bite my tongue before you consume this spread
Whispered cries will do no good once it's said and done
Though I cry on the outside, I'm glad you had your fun
I know some good times will come that are meant for me
And that you will protect my body from the sea
You will keep me in your boat as it gently rocks
You'll be understanding as I enter detox
Hold me with your patient arms, love me with your lips
I have the needle and thread in case your heart rips
I left the sand
To trust your hand
Don't let this end
My dear sweet friend
It's not a whim
It's sink or swim
Salty wishes sneak under and soak the hall floor
I hide in my bedroom to avoid connection
Sorting through the memories in my collection
Hoping to remind myself of the painful past
Like how love and devotion never seem to last
But hope is working hard to get the best of me
It works its way to my heart, then the rest of me
The gamblers grin because they knew I would give in
Friends say I'd fare better with fantasies and gin
But why should my old heartbreaks keep me from this chance?
I may fall down but at least I'd get one more dance
I'll leave the sand
To trust your hand
So let's begin
I'm diving in
From off a limb
It's sink or swim
It's hard to carry on when even angels laugh
But I will find the silence in my other half
Tonight my poisoned fruit is laid out on the bed
I will bite my tongue before you consume this spread
Whispered cries will do no good once it's said and done
Though I cry on the outside, I'm glad you had your fun
I know some good times will come that are meant for me
And that you will protect my body from the sea
You will keep me in your boat as it gently rocks
You'll be understanding as I enter detox
Hold me with your patient arms, love me with your lips
I have the needle and thread in case your heart rips
I left the sand
To trust your hand
Don't let this end
My dear sweet friend
It's not a whim
It's sink or swim
