Lyrics
We went down to the edge of the water
We approached the water's edge.
You were afraid to go in
You hesitated to enter.
You said there might be sharks out there in the ocean
You expressed fear of sharks in the ocean.
And I said I'm only going for a swim
I reassured you and mentioned a casual swim.
I was swimming around in a circle
I swam in a circular motion.
I wasn't always in view
I wasn't always within sight.
You said we might get into red flag danger
You warned of potential danger with red flags.
And I am alone when I'm not with you
I feel isolated when not with you.
I am no mermaid, I am no mermaid
I am not a mythical mermaid.
And I am no fisherman's slave
I won't be controlled like a fisherman's servant.
I am no mermaid, I am no mermaid
I am not a mythical mermaid.
I keep my head above the waves
I maintain my independence.
I was swinging from the center of the ceiling
I was suspended from the ceiling's center.
You were afraid to give in
You resisted surrendering to the moment.
I said I know I'll always live for this feeling
I affirmed my commitment to this emotional experience.
And you closed your eyes and said never again
You closed yourself off, vowing to avoid it.
I was dancing in the middle of the desert
I danced in the desert.
You said we'd burn under the hot sun
You foresaw burning under the hot sun.
I said I'd rather be the color of pleasure
I preferred the pleasure of experience over passive observation.
Than watch like you from under the thumb
I chose independence over submission.
I am no mermaid, I am no mermaid
I am not a mythical mermaid.
And I am no fisherman's slave
I won't be controlled like a fisherman's servant.
I am no mermaid, I am no mermaid
I am not a mythical mermaid.
I keep my head above the waves
I maintain my independence.
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