Well I've lived too long And it's hard to swim I might ask what for I'm here to breed That's all I'm for My children love me after all Eat my flesh so they grow tall The river bed will take me in The water warm will take my skin Above the water it's too cold It's nice down here so I am told When you grow alone It's all my fault But I made you strong I let them feed I felt the shells break under me My boys I felt supreme The water washed right over me Bless my lucky stars Children gonna break my heart Atlantic tides will keep me warm And rain will fall After all I let them feed I felt the shells break under me My boys I felt supreme The water washed right over me I let them leave I couldn't come I was the sea