Lyrks
Lyrks
Cover Art

The Vigil (The Sea) Lyrics by Jane Siberry

When I Was a Boy

0

[Verse 1]
Sail ho heave ho come on let go
Your time on earth is over
I watch you sleeping on the bed
I'm talking to your soul
Did you ever think it'd be like this?
Did you ever think you'd laugh so much?
Did you ever think you'd have to try so hard?
Oh

[Verse 2]
I'm watching my sweet mama
From my vigil on this chair
I close my eyes I feel a change
Is this my lover here?
Did you ever think it'd be like this?
Did you ever think you'd walk away?
You and me running through
The back streets of the world
Like a pack of hounds of two
Wanting more and more love
And how much is too much?
Did you ever think we'd love so hard?
Fighting hard and hurting worse
Oh, you're sailing away
Go away

[Interlude]
Mm hey
(And she looked at the sky and said
I've fallen and I can't get up
Brothers and sisters, come alive!)

[Verse 3]
Next time I open my eyes
Is this my father here?
I know it's you because
I recognize the smiling little boy
On the sunny front porch
Holding his mama's hand
Remember when your mama said
"We all need love"?
Well, we all need love
Did you ever think you'd refuse love after all?
Did you ever think you would give love
And then take it away?
And leave the lives around you
In such a shame and disarray and pain

[Interlude]
It's all right
Put your arms around my neck
Hold me tight as we drift out now
While I have the strength of ten
Oh hold me close, we drift out into the darkness
I think
Pigeons rushing up past our heads
People in doorways
I think this is Europe somewhere
You're so thin you're so light
Don't let go hold me
Hold me
Are these yours? Or mine?

[Bridge]
There is nothing I'd rather have
Than for you to put your hand upon my forehead
Just keep it there don't take it away
And tell me that even though you may not like
All the things I do but say, say that you love my soul
And remember me
Oh, remember me

[Interlude]
Hold me close put your arms around my neck
As we drift out into the darkness
(I've finished it)
You're so thin
It's only a movie
(And when I came up to the tree)
(Run Bambi run)
It's only a movie
(Run Bambi run)
(Brothers and sisters)
Fire
(I'm there and there's, and there's a body there)
Hold me close we're moving out across the water now
And you're lying on this beach, sleeping
And a tiger's watching you from the edge of the jungle
And, and the sun through the leaves, and his stripes, and it's...
And you're sleeping
And I'm watching and he's watching
You're so beautiful...

[Verse 4]
Sail ho heave ho come on let go
Your time on earth is over
You have done well it's time to rest
I'm talking to your soul
Did you ever think it'd be like this?
Do you ever think we'll meet again?
How will I ever know it's you?
Maybe will it be the love that I'll feel
When I look into a stranger's eyes
When I look into a stranger's eyes
Oh, you're sailing away

[Outro]
I keep my vigil on this chair
Is this my lover here?
Is this my brother here?
Is this my, my, my ba– my baby?
Is this me lying here?
Credits
Jane Siberry

Jane Siberry

About “The Vigil (The Sea)” by Jane Siberry

Read the complete lyrics to "The Vigil (The Sea)" by Jane Siberry from the album "When I Was a Boy". 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 Pop.

"The Vigil (The Sea)" is performed by Jane Siberry. from the album "When I Was a Boy" This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "The Vigil (The Sea)", explore more songs by Jane Siberry using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

View all songs and biography for Jane Siberry · Trending lyrics · Billboard Hot 100

Frequently asked questions

"The Vigil (The Sea)" is credited to Jane Siberry. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"The Vigil (The Sea)" appears on "When I Was a Boy".

Visit the Jane Siberry artist page at /artist/jane-siberry for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.

Adam and Eve
A Train Is Coming (Excerpt)
A Long Time Love Song
A Train Is Coming
Above the Portico
A Bitter Christmas (Live)
A Star Shall Rise Up Out of Jacob
Above the Treeline
Lyrks
Lyrks

Your gateway to the world of music lyrics.

Product

Features

Company

About

Artists

Trending

Legal

Privacy

Terms

Copyright

Support

Contact

Features

Charts

© 2026 Lyrks. All rights reserved.