Ochre Room - Blue Ribbon lyrics

The ocean was calm I knew he'd understand The wind had died down As you let go of my hand My ship couldn't sail It was tied to the pier All my absent fears Were suddenly here August was mine Then September came And threw every promise away She made me cry Everything was upside down Sweet autumn leaves Now they just made me frown She made me break my blue ribbon The crisis had come I turned to the sea And nobody recognized me I thought I saw hope The embarkation was near The boatman he smiled Somehow I had no fear The water was warm The journey had begun I closed my eyes And sailed to the sun