Where Does the Ocean Go? lyrics

Through a cloudy haze on the sunlit sea

We waved them away from the southern quay

Seventeen hands but the one in charge

Was one fine man from the bayou sauvage

Mon cher Simeon keep safe, says I.

I try not to show him the tear in my eye

I said my love I willl wait for you

Farewell sweet boy from the wild bayou

(Chorus)

Where does the ocean go?

Should I let it take me?

Any second they may wake me

Does anybody know?

Where does the ocean go?

I knew back then as I always known

That sailors pray as the trade winds blow

But the ship went down off the coast of Spain

I read the letter and felt his pain

(Chorus)

Where does the ocean go?

Should I let it take me?

Any second they may wake me

Does anybody know?

Where does the ocean go?

Some days I walk on the harbour side

And I watch the sea and the rising tide

And I see him there like a sad mirage

My lost man in the monde du sauvage

(Chorus)

Where does the ocean go?

Should I let it take me?

Any second they may wake me

Does anybody know?

Where does the ocean go?

Does anybody know?

Where does the ocean go?

• Artist:Katie Melua
• Album:Ketevan (2013)