Thrice - The Whaler (lyrics)

"The Whaler" by Thrice from their album The Alchemy Index Vol. II: Water.
I do not own the band nor their music.
School is taking up a lot of my time, but the rest of the Alchemy Index will come!

Lyrics:

My lover's arms
They beg me to stay
But I know the storms
They will sweep me away

My daughter's eyes
They are two tiny seas
Whose water will rise
And then run down her cheeks

"Father, where do you go
So far out upon the sea?
When are you coming home to me?"
"Darling, why do you leave
As the north wind begins to blow?
Will you be coming home to me?"

The boat and the blade
They are all that I know
The sea calls my name
And so I must go
And while they still sleep
I slip out the door
But how can I leave
With my anchors ashore?

"Father, where do you go?
It's farther than I can see
When are you coming home to me?"
"Darling, why do you leave
As the north wind begins to blow?
Will you be coming home to me?"

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[hardeho]

I am deployed right now overseas, this songs really hits home, it is amazing.

[LittleShyell]

@hardeho Aww, my own father is a soldier who served overseas as well, so the song is special for me too. Thank you so much for the work you're doing, it really does mean a lot.

[MissBeteigeuze]

its so soothing & pure. it is clear, that he wrote this piece for someone special..but its not only for a 'person', more a general feeling of shy grief

this music is lucid rain in hail

[LittleShyell]

@MissBeteigeuze Yeah, I read that it was for his wife and daughter and how he always has to leave them when he goes on tour, comparing himself to a whaler who has to leave his family to go sailing. It's absolutely gorgeous.

[75danielred]

this whole album concept is nothing short of brilliant.Amizing lyrics and very intricet music.Thrice has proven to stand alone as a solid and very talented band.

[OfferToSuffer]

No such thing as word can describe this song's beauty

[hilzanne47]

This song just makes me so happy... Its so beautiful

[0RainDown0]

Jeesh if I get any of these albums it'll be water definitely!!

[Lxv3me4m3]

This song has special meaning to me. Reminds me of when my dad goes to minister in other places, basically touring to preach. I always put this song when he leaves