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The Sailor

from DRAW! by The Aluskas

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lyrics

THE SAILOR
I left at twelve o’clock that day
I knew I’d never be back again
So I waved goodbye to my school boy friend
He said “be well and take care of yourself”
“Don’t go, stay a little longer with me”
“I can’t, I’m going to find the open sea”

Here I stand alone, my head in my hands

As the waves crashed in, he stood on the deck
The dark blue water made the hair stand up on his neck
Stowed below was the precious cargo
Two crates full of boots and a snake for a man in Quito
He’d heard that out at sea
He’d find himself reborn with a warm summer breeze
“More coal”, said the man from Listowel
And as the cool wind blows, it softens the echoes below

Here I stand alone, my head in my hands
Here I stand alone, my head in my hands

Ten years had passed, no word from the man
Maybe you’re busy and maybe you’re grand
But as I stood there on those shifting sands
I don’t want you back so I’ll wash my hands
“Don’t go, stay a little longer with me”
“I can’t, I’m going to find the open sea”

Here I stand alone, my head in my hands
Here I stand alone, my head in my hands

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from DRAW!, released July 30, 2012
Written By Anthony Byrne

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The Aluskas Dublin, Ireland

The Aluskas are a three-piece rock 'n' roll band from Dublin, Ireland. The bands' debut album DRAW! is out now and they are currently touring the record around Ireland. Coming to a venue near you soon.

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