[verse 1] Ten thousand men sleep down with Davy Jones With stolen treasure they tithe The open water chills me to my bones But it's the only place that I feel alive [verse 2] The ocean floor begins to disappear I sense that terrible depth The open water is my only fear But I'll sail as long as I still have breath (in me) [Chorus]
I'm starting to believe the ocean's much like You Cause it gives and it takes away [verse 3] Between the devil and the deep blue sea I stare into the abyss The open water is an awful thing But I'm anxious 'till the anchor is aweigh [Chorus] I'm starting to believe the ocean's much like You Cause it gives and it takes away