[Verse 1: Dido] My lover's gone, his boots no longer by my door He left at dawn and as I slept I felt him go Returns no more, I will not watch the ocean [Hook: Dido] My lover's gone, no earthly ships will ever Bring him home again, bring him home again [Verse 2: Dido] My lover's gone, I know that kiss will be my last No more his song, the tune upon his lips has pa**ed I sing alone while I watch the ocean [Hook: Dido] My lover's gone, no earthly ships will ever Bring him home again, bring him home again [Verse 3: Dido] My lover's gone, his boots no longer by my door He left at dawn and as I slept I felt him go Returns no more, I will not watch the ocean [Hook: Dido] My lover's gone, no earthly ships will ever Bring him home again, bring him home again