I arrive shanghaied and sober

On the shift they call "The Destiny"

On the coast of California

Saved by grace, or so it seems

There were nights

On the watch there steering

As much to where you could not see

Funny, I remember drinkin' with you

But where are you an' me

After all these mended hearts

Are broken by Liz Taylor

We will sail for weather fairer

And a chance for better

May your sails be fast and free

May the love come pourin' in

May your cup be forever flowin'

With the need to never take you in

There were times in Placerville near

The lumber yard in Hickston

You would dream and the women there

Would "Vibe around" and "put you on''

Do you remember the girl

With Carl was for the war on whaling

She had the look of Sweden's bliss

And the most amazing band jamming

After all these mended hearts

Are broken by Liz Taylor

We will sail for weather fairer

And a chance for better

May your sails be fast and free

May the love come pourin' in

May your cup be forever flowin'

With the need to never take you in

In the halls with Chaucer's tales

They sit and speak of wisdom

"One likes math'' and

"One like never will understand this guy

An' his religion"

I never will forget your faith

You are a kinsman's kinsman

This song is meant to save the whales

On the seas of every nation

After all these mended hearts

Are broken by Liz Taylor

We will sail for weather fairer

And a chance for better

May your sails be fast and free

May the love come pourin' in

May your cup be forever flowin'

With the need to never take you in

David Munyon: vocal, guitar

Mike Silver harmony vocals, guitar

Beo Brockhausen: accordion, tin whistle

Hans-Jörg Maucksch: b