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Boat Song Lyrics by Gary Jules

Trading Snakeoil for Wolftickets

2001

[Verse 1]
Boy when out on a boat tonight, waiting on his lover
Seen his mermaid bride in the moonlight and the arms of another
[Instrumental Break]
[Pre-Chorus]
She said, "Standing on the water is easier to do
Than to try and be a family living here with you"
[Chorus]
And the more I've been thinking
The more I know
You know I'm living
Alone
Alone
[Instrumental Break]
[Verse 2]
Now they see him out on the water waves, rolling on the foam
Only memories for a future, only an ocean for a home
[Instrumental Break]
[Pre-Chorus]
'Cause Amelia's the name that she calls herself these days
And, "Birds! Birds!", is all we heard before she flew away
[Chorus]
And the more I've been thinking
The more I know
You know I'm living
Alone
Alone
Alone
Alone
Credits
Gary Jules

Gary Jules

About “Boat Song” by Gary Jules

Read the complete lyrics to "Boat Song" by Gary Jules from the album "Trading Snakeoil for Wolftickets" in 2001. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Blues, Blues Rock, Soft Rock.

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"Boat Song" is credited to Gary Jules. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Boat Song" appears on "Trading Snakeoil for Wolftickets" in 2001.

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