A Long Way from Home

As the last burst of sunlight peeked over the sea
And the wind and the cold water purified me
A cleansing of body as old ocean rolls
Though I can't say the same for my poor wretched soul

Well it's been seven years since I first left my girl
I've wandered and traveled all over the world
But I still haven't found one as perfect as she
I don't know what the devil has come over me

I'm a long way from home
But home is where my heart is telling me to go
Yeah, I'm a long way from home

Now if I had a nickel for ever time that I said:
"I'm coming home soon" well I could retire
With pride in my pocket I lay down and pray
For the spirits and demons to be swept away

Now be still for a moment so I can explain
I'm a drifter of oceans, a runaway train
It would ne'er do your heart well to tangle with me
Alone I arrived here, alone I shall leave

I'm a long way from home
But home is where my heart is telling me to go
I'm a long way from home
Home, home

At the first ray of sunlight I'm back on my feet
It's good to move early in the tropical heat
A prodigal son with the whole world to roam
Yet she will always remind me I'm a long way from home