I used to be a simple man Thought I had all I'd ever need A drink at the bar, guitar in my hands But sirens called me to the sea I may be gone, but my heart never leaves The island of my dreams Underneath the northern sky Shimmering green and thunder light Sailing closely headed west Back home to the land I loved the best Look for me upon the tide Bitter wind breeze there on our side Better put boys on the way Back onward again To the nest that I left on Colonsay Hey, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah I fell in love without a plan Her heart was gold, her soul was fire The heavens were laughing as we danced Her name was Josie McIntyre It's been so long since I took to the sea Is she waiting there for me? Underneath the northern sky Shimmering green and thunder light Sailing closely headed west Back home to the land I loved the best Look for me upon the tide Bitter wind breeze there on our side Better put boys on the way Back onward again To the nest that I left on I've seen the world in far off lands From China's seas to Mexico The southern cross and velvet sands But only one place feels like home On Cordon Sea I'll settle down No more to race the rolling seas A lake of sails of wetting gown If Josie were to marry me Underneath the northern sky Shimmering green and thunder light Sailing closely headed west Back home to the land I loved the best Look for me upon the tide Bitter wind breeze there on our side Better put boys on the way Back onward again I know that she's watching over the bay To the nest that I left on Colonsay Hey yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah