fire on the ocean

the sun sets on the Pacific

it's a fire on the ocean

I can see it through the waves

orange, yellow, and red

burning on the water

but the sun is sinking fast

soon it will be time

to head up off to bed

I see its reflection

the fire on the ocean

and it sets off a flame

deep inside my soul

of an ancient longing

to escape my surroundings

to tie up my shoelaces

and finally go

do you see it too?

the fire on the ocean

or is it only meant

for my eyes alone

for me it always meant

a time of adventure

now it only means

that I walk home alone

the sun sets on the Pacific

it's a fire on the ocean