Story Behind The Song
The result of a nice fishing trip with a friend. We had a couple beers, caught some fresh trout and mackerel, went home and cooked them up. All in all a very satisfying day.
Song Description
A song about sailing and the beauty of the Gulf of Mexico.
| Song Length |
4:32 |
Genre |
Folk - Contemporary, Pop - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Relaxed, Content |
Subject |
Ocean, Sea, Sailing |
| Similar Artists |
James Taylor, Paul Simon |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1970 - 1979 |
| |
Lyrics
Mother Ocean
Out on the ocean, a circular motion
Keeps dragging me back to the coast
Trying to reason with changes in season?s
Like trying to talk to a ghost
The wind and the water, the sea captain?s daughter
They cradle me out on the deep
The sea winds they blow me, turn and they roll me
Carry me off to my sleep
Oh, Mother Ocean is calling
Taking me back to my home
She?ll hear my tales Chorus
Fill my sails
Speed my journey home
Out in the Gulf Stream, it feels like a sweet dream
Riding so high on the waves
The smell of a sea wind, the splash of a dolphin
The rush of the breeze in your face
The seabirds are flying, Spinning and gliding
Floating like leaves on the wind
The sea bottom sparkles, shining like diamonds
Hiding her treasures within
(Chorus)
Instrumental Break
The red sun is rising, the sea birds are crying
Leading us on to the shore
We?ll pull in the anchor, head for the harbor
Safe from the winds of the storm
(Chorus)