[Verse] Lines cast deep water gleams no end Family's laughter laced with waves to lend Rod bends heavy with ocean's hard fight Arms ache pushing through morning's light [Verse 2] Marlin dances breaks water not mine Shimmering silver stealing our time Heart sinks heavy dreams unspool so fast Moments of triumph that just couldn’t last [Chorus] Gone with the marlin gone with the sea Thankful for these faces staring back at me Strength in the chase sweat on my brow Captain says a loss builds stronger somehow [Verse 3] Sun dries tears salt burns the soul's edge This rocking boat our own sea-bound pledge Fingers grip the rails the next fight calls Failure whispers but not where my heart falls [Bridge] Winds scream louder life doesn’t play fair Lessons gain weight in the salty air Cheers rise again the fleet's steadfast tune Underneath the stars that rise too soon [Verse 4] Captain’s voice cuts through my despair Ocean’s circus meant for all to share Not about the catch lines tangled or not It's the love around you this moment’s sought
