Lyrics
Watching the ships roll in
Contemplating the arrival of ships
Hoping that I will still be his friend
Expressing a desire to maintain friendship
In the morning
Referencing the time frame, possibly morning
Watching those ships roll by
Continuing to observe passing ships
Wishing that I could move this earth
Expressing a wish for significant change
If I could
Implies a willingness to make a change
For you I would do
Expressing a commitment to taking action for someone
I've got nothing to say
Stating a lack of words or meaningful contribution
I've got nothing to lay at your feet
Not possessing anything significant to offer
I just keep hoping
Continuing to hold onto hope
Hope that you will be the man
Hoping for the listener to become a better person
That I couldn't be
Reflecting on personal shortcomings
Still watching the oceans move
Still observing the movement of the oceans
If only I could show you my soul
Expressing a desire to reveal one's inner self
And places I've been
Referring to personal experiences and journeys
Watching the ocean come
Continuing to watch the arrival of the ocean
And little girls playing in the sand as I walk
Observing children playing in the sand and reflecting on life
Longing to listen to you talk
Expressing a longing to hear the listener speak
But I've got nothing to say
Reiterating a lack of words or meaningful contribution
And I've got nothing to lay at your feet
Not possessing anything significant to offer
I just keep hoping
Continuing to hold onto hope
Hope that you will be the man
Hoping for the listener to become a better person
That I couldn't be
Reflecting on personal shortcomings
I've got nothing to say
Stating a lack of words or meaningful contribution
And I've got nothing to lay at your feet
Not possessing anything significant to offer
I just keep hoping
Continuing to hold onto hope
Hope that you will be the man
Hoping for the listener to become a better person
That I couldn't be
Reflecting on personal shortcomings
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