The Voyage lyrics
Christy MooreI am a sailor, you're my first mate
We signed on together, we coupled our fate
Hauled up our anchor, determined not to fail
For the hearts treasure, together we set sail
With no maps to guide us we steered our own course
Rode out the storms when the winds were gale force
Sat out the doldrums in patience and hope
Working together we learned how to cope
Life is an ocean and love is a boat
In troubled waters that keeps us afloat
When we started the voyage, there was just me and you
Now gathered round us, we have our own crew
Together we're in this relationship
We built it with care to last the whole trip
Our true destination's not marked on any charts
We're navigating to the shores of the heart
Life is an ocean and love is a boat
In troubled waters that keeps us afloat
When we started the voyage, there was just me and you
Now gathered round us, we have our own crew
Life is an ocean and love is a boat
In troubled waters that keeps us afloat
When we started the voyage, there was just me and you
Now gathered round us, we have our own crew
Song Details
Music & Lyrics: Johnny Duhan - Born in Limerick, Ireland
Released: 2005
Occupation: Singer/songwriter
Instruments: Vocals, guitar
Active Years: 1966 - present
Brief: The song was offered to Christy Moore which he recorded in 1989 - it went on to become the most popular version of the song. The song is about 'the voyage' of life together in marriage and family life... working together through good times and testing times with the determination to make it work as depicted by the lyrics - "We built it with care to last the whole trip".
Category: Folk
Covers: Christy Moore (featured), Celtic Thunder, Donna Taggart, John McDermott, Lee Matthews...
Album by Christy Moore - On the Road (Nov 17, 2017)
