Southern Cross
Crosby & Stills Lyrics

Got out of town on a boat goin' to Southern Islands
I escaped from my current life by going on a journey to the south.

Sailing a reach before a followin' sea
I'm moving smoothly with the help of the wind.

She was makin' for the trades on the outside
The boat was headed towards the open sea and hoped to find favorable winds.

And the downhill run to Papeete
The boat was heading to a destination in the Pacific Ocean.

Off the wind on this heading lie the Marquesas
The boat was passing by or approaching the Marquesas Islands.

We got eighty feet of the waterline nicely making way
The boat was moving swiftly and safely, thanks to its size and design.

In a noisy bar in Avalon I tried to call you
I went to a bar in the town of Avalon and tried to contact you.

But on a midnight watch I realized why twice you ran away
Late at night, while on duty, I finally understood why you left me twice before.

Think about
Consider the following:

Think about how many times I have fallen
Reflect on how many times I have failed or been hurt in life.

Spirits are using me, larger voices callin'
I feel like my actions and decisions are influenced by a higher power or destiny.

What Heaven brought you and me cannot be forgotten
I still believe that we were meant to meet and love each other, and this fact cannot be erased from my memory.

Around the world (I have been around the world)
I traveled to many places across the globe.

Lookin' (lookin' for that woman girl)
I kept searching for a particular woman I love.

Who knows she knows (who knows love can endure)
Maybe she already knows that true love can overcome any obstacle.

And you know it will
I have confidence that our love will succeed.

When you see the Southern Cross for the first time
The Southern Cross is a constellation that can be seen in the southern hemisphere, and its sighting can trigger a spiritual realization.

You understand now why you came this way
You finally realize the reason for your journey and the lessons you learned along the way.

'Cause the truth you might be runnin' from is so small
The fears or doubts that you were trying to escape from are not significant or insurmountable.

But it's as big as the promise, the promise of a comin' day
However, they are important enough to affect your future and potential happiness.

So I'm sailing for tomorrow my dreams are a-dyin'
I'm still pursuing my goals and aspirations, even though they seem difficult to achieve.

And my love is an anchor tied to you (tied with a silver chain)
My affection for you is deep and strong, and I'm devoted to you.

I have my ship and all her flags are a-flyin'
Despite the challenges, I have the tools and resources to steer my life and career in the right direction.

She is all that I have left and music is her name
Music is my passion and the only thing that brings me joy and peace now.

So we cheated and we lied and we tested
We were dishonest and unfaithful to each other, and we tried to see if the grass is greener on the other side.

And we never failed to fail it was the easiest thing to do
However, we always ended up ruining our chances and making things worse, which was actually easier than fixing our problems.

You will survive being bested
You will recover from being defeated or hurt, and you will become stronger and wiser.

Somebody fine will come along make me forget about loving you
Eventually, I will meet someone who is worthy of my love and affection, and who will help me forget the pain of losing you.

And the southern cross
The Southern Cross is a symbol of hope and inspiration, reminding us that true love is worth fighting for and that life is full of surprises and opportunities.