Arms of the Sea

from Arms of the Sea by Alexander James Adams

	/

Streaming + Download

Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

Purchasable with gift card

$1 USD or more
Buy the Full Digital Album

lyrics

ARMS OF THE SEA
Music & Lyrics: Heather Alexander

OH THE WIND & THE RAIN & THE SALT & THE SPRAY
HAVE ALL CAPTURED MY SOUL FOR A YEAR & A DAY
BUT UPON COMING HOME I FOUND NOT AS SHOULD BE
SO I'LL GIVE UP MY HEART TO THE ARMS OF THE SEA!

I was small when I started, both weakly and frail
But a toss on the tide made me hearty and hail-
I quickly grew stronger and taller and tan
A fine strapping cut of a good sailor man

“Twas a year and a day ‘til we finally touched ground
I stood at the dock and then turned twice around-
Set my foot stepping down memory lane
Ah, but memories returned can quite oftimes bring pain-

I knocked on the door and inquired within
I was met by the mistress both handsome and thin-
Looked at her softly and with a slight smile
Requested for lodging to stay for awhile-

She said, “Handsome sailor, you’re welcome to stay.
My husband is gone and returns this next day.”
And I knew by the way she was gazing at me
She did not recognize who I truly could be-

I thought on her words as they pierced through my heart
I felt my soul shatter and splinter apart-
I knew that love songs and poets had lied
I would have done best trusting storm wave and tide-

That night in my room as I blew the flame out
A rustle of lace made me turn quick about-
There in the doorway she stood silently
And her eyes promised secrets between her and me-

She fell to my arms but I drew her upright, saying
“What of your husband who’s not here tonight?
My dear fairest lady, I’ll not grant your will
But my honour I’ll keep and your chastity still!”

Next morning arrived and her husband returned
Upon seeing my face, his cheeks flushed and grew burned-
“For a year and a day, I assumed you had died
A self imposed victim of folly and pride!”

“No folly of mine to prove what could be done,
Though my heart has been lost and my bet has been won-
Though I now understand the words cautioned to me
That a true hearted lass should not sail on the sea!”

“Two things I will tell you before I must go
Betrayal fancies comp’ny, so you should know-
To the one heart that loved you you’ve given great slight
And the one that you married betrayed you last night!

Sea Fire Productions Inc. c&p 2006

credits

from Arms of the Sea, released August 1, 2006
Vocal, Guitar, Fiddle, Bodhran: Heather Alexander

license

about

Alexander James Adams Redmond, Washington

A changling from the Land of Fae, Heather brings stories and songs from a world where magic never dies and anything can happen if you only believe.

faerietaleminstrel.com

contact / help

Contact Alexander James Adams

Streaming and
Download help

Redeem code

Report this track or account

If you like Alexander James Adams, you may also like:

Harvest Season - Second Cutting
by Alexander James Adams

supported by 33 fans who also own “Arms of the Sea”

Alexander James Adams is one of my all time favorite musicians; his music has seen me through both dark times and fair. His musicianship is excellent, a master Bard, songwriter, and fiddler. Cannot recommend his work enough; his music is exceptional! gaycelt
go to album
Balance of Nature
by Alexander James Adams

supported by 33 fans who also own “Arms of the Sea”

Alexander James Adams's Balance of Nature is a wonderful album. The songs are wonderful, musically and lyrically, and He of the Sidhe is an incredible example of it. Nearly all the songs are about transitions of some sort, or about moving forward, and they are all worth listening to. Thanks for putting out such a wonderful album. Kamani
go to album
A Familiar Promise
by Alexander James Adams

supported by 31 fans who also own “Arms of the Sea”

Fav tracks, more like. Storyteller and Close Your Eyes. When things are darkest, I think of these songs, the tiny spark to keep things lit. I know that sounds campy, but it's true. Heather's and now Alex's music help with my clinical anxiety and depression, and I need all I can get. Lia Graf
go to album
Rough Trade Session
by Weyes Blood

Weyes Blood expands on this year's acclaimed album ”Titanic Rising” with a handful of alternate takes, recorded alongside Ariel Rechtshaid. Bandcamp New & Notable Oct 23, 2019
go to album
A Certain Kind b/w Everybody's Talkin'
by Weyes Blood

A pair of stunning and deeply personal covers from this New York singer as a limited edition 7''. Bandcamp New & Notable Sep 7, 2017
go to album
Front Row Seat To Earth
by Weyes Blood

Natalie Mering's latest is woozy, hallucinatory folk that swirls and swoons, working with shadow and light, hope and loss. Bandcamp New & Notable Aug 10, 2016
go to album
UnSeelie Self
by Alexander James Adams

supported by 29 fans who also own “Arms of the Sea”

This is exactly the album that I need right now. Especially Warlock's Oath and Fang into Vein. Of course, the entire album is glorious spooky goodness. I'm in love. <3 Sai Chi
go to album