Float Away

Lyrics and music © 2007 Eleanor Fye

I used to have the fear of

Flying, drowning, falling

I would contain myself, and still

The tension was appalling

Why did I trust a boat

Or even clothing to protect me

When I was safer letting

Earth and sea uphold me?

One by one my fears of life are all departing

But there’s still one thing left that

Keeps my heart from starting

When the whitewater comes

I have no problem riding

But when you bring your heart to me

Why do I feel like hiding?

Float away

Float away

To the center of the ocean

Where the whales and dolphins play

No shore or ground to hold me

What’s inside me all around me

And you’re still there with me

I hoped you’d choose to stay here

Long enough to see me

And gain the trust you need

To feel me open freely

It seems the glimpses

May obscure the greater vision

I really didn’t mean to force you to decision

But I believe that

All things happen for a reason

And despite ourselves

Some things will have their season

And I trust I’m headed

In the right direction

‘Cuz when I look behind

I see my own reflection

Float away

Float away

To the center of the ocean

Where the whales and dolphins play

No shore or ground to hold me

What’s inside me all around me

And you’re still there with me

Maybe in heaven we will see

Beyond the secrets

And forgive ourselves

For the times we didn’t keep them

And all the fear will be

Transformed to love and laughter

As we contemplate our lives before and after