Sea for the Shore - Stephen Behind the Eight Ball

The lights of the freighters they danced on the water
As they tugged at the anchors that held them at bay
And lost in her arms boys I too was dancing
I traded the sea for the shore
I traded the sea for the shore

The light from the moon turned the wet streets to silver
As we walked hand in hand up the road from the bay
And me glancing backwards from where I had come, boys
I traded the sea for the shore
I traded the sea for the shore

The lights from the streetlamps cast halos upon us
As we leaned by the railing at the foot of her stairs
I touched her cheek lightly the skies now are clearing
I traded the sea for the shore
I traded the sea for the shore

The light from the sun, well it shone through the curtains
Touched the edge of her shoulder, caught the glow in her eyes
The horn of the freighter called "home wayward sailors"
But I traded the sea for the shore
I traded the sea for the shore
I traded the sea for the shore

[Instrumental - Stephen Behind the Eight Ball]