The Whaler by Thrice

My lover's arms, they beg me to stay.
But I know the storms,
they will sweep me away.

My daughter's eyes,
they are two tiny seas,
whose water will rise and then run down her cheeks.

"Father where do you go,
so far out upon the sea,
and when are you coming home to me?"

"Darling why do you leave,
as the north wind begins to blow?
Will you be coming home to me?"

The boat and the blade,
they are all that I know;
the sea calls my name,
and I must go.
And while they still sleep,I slip out through the door;
but how can I leave,
with my anchors ashore?

"Father where do you go?
It's farther than I can see,
and when are you coming home to me?"

"Darling why do you leave,
as the north wind begins to blow?
Will you be coming home to me?"

From Thrice's water record, part of the Alchemy Index, vol. I. There are very few songs that are as moving as this one. Very emotional. This is definitely about Dustin Kensrue, lead singer of Thrice, and his family when he leaves them to go on tour and long trips. But not just limited to that. This song tells every and any story of a father or parent leaving loved ones for duties...every time I hear this, it just really paints a picture in my head. This song is seriously amazing. I highly recommend listening to it on YouTube or someplace...right now.

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6v6CdTWoZA&feature=related

Live and acoustic: http://music.aol.com/video/thrice-performances-interface-the-whaler/thrice/2057648