Born in a seatown I cling to the sand
This little island's all I understand
Heard all the stories from strangers firsthand
Across the ocean there lies a new land
Nothing to do here, I live in my dreams
Feel like a hero, not done anything
I crave adventure
I approach the boat
I want to go, but my thalassophobia won't
Why's it gotta be so many miles away?
Why's it gotta be so many miles away?
Be so many miles away
Why's it gotta be so many miles away?
Break until morning avoiding my bed
I cannot rest with these thoughts in my head
What will remain here if I cannot leave?
Offer myself as a gift to the sea
I may not make it, again I may still
I'm not giving up but my thalassophobia will
Why's it gotta be so many miles away?
Why's it gotta be so many miles away?
Be so many miles away
Why's it gotta be so many miles away?

So many miles away
So many miles away
Why's it gotta be