Compass

Ran out the doors some years ago Slinging words at my old man like thistles and stones Said, "no need to worry, I'll never come home" My mom crying, "don't go" as I raced down the road Straight through till sun fell I kept up the pace 'till darkness embraced me and I lost my way Weary from travel and wet from the rain I stopped at a tavern in Broken Mast Bay Where a rough cut man Said, "what's your business lad?" I can't find my way back home It's cold, it's dark, I'm all alone He said, "my boy, you're not lost yet" Just follow the compass that beats in your chest 12 years had gone as a wandering man Searching for meaning in far distant lands Defied kings and queens and with foes raised a glass Then fell for an outlaw named Katy McMann Oh we sailed the sea seeking mountains of gold And fountains of youth from the stories of old Escape from the perils and monsters below But after it all we had nothing to show Then Katy said, "my love Our journey's just begun" We can make our way back home I'm here with you, you're not alone I'll fight with you 'till our last breath To follow the compass that beats in our chest So we traded swords, our sails and oars for a simple life 20 years she never left my side 'till she passed one night Well my love, you made it home Without you here I'm so alone But I will fight 'till my last breath Cause you are the compass that beats in my chest Yeah, you are the compass that beats in my chest