Against the Tide

An all expanding ocean, an ever rising sea No one else for miles, no one else but me All I have's horizon, laughing hard at me Everywhere around me White and foamy teeth Ain't no boat that's just sailing by Got no wings that'll make me fly And I'm so tired of swimming out Against the tide Ain't no chance of drowning, With such buoyancy But I'm sinking on my own terms Low as I can be Takes me to a bottom of my own variety Like a bottom feeder It's my own private sea There's no praise that can lift my pride No corner where I can hide And I'm so tired of swimming out Against the tide I'm so mad and hungry And tired of being alone If only for one night I'd like a happy home There's no contract that I can sign Guarantees that I can buy And I'm so tired of swimming out Against the tide Maybe a force that can change the tide A fire in my heart and mind Cause I'm so tired of swimming out Against the tide