I chopped the wood when I learnt to walk
And I made the ropes from the dreams of a child
I carved the mast with the knife from my heart
And I found the sail in the back of my mind
There were times when it all came apart
And all I had were splinters in my hands
So I made it stronger second time around
Now I don’t need an anchor, no I don’t need an anchor
Deep water, clear
Deep water, blue
I’m heading for deep water
I’ll throw the rope in the boat and climb on
I’m setting off….. for deep water
All my friends line up on the harbour wall
Cuz these knots have got to be untied
So push me off and let me catch the wind
Cuz I don’t need an anchor, no I don’t need an anchor
Deep water, clear
Deep water, blue
I’m heading for deep water
I’ll throw the rope in the boat and climb on
I’m setting off for….
Deep water, clear
Deep water, blue
I’m heading for deep water
I’ll throw the rope in the boat and climb on
I’m setting off….. for deep water
credits
from Butterfly Wishes,
released July 20, 2011
Co-written with Iain Archer and Annie Middleton
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