Inspired by one specific moment where I witnessed diverse people be either really loving or surprisingly hateful towards each other.  Raw recording and I wish this could be mixed with a vioin or harmonica at the breaks.

Lyrics:
Walked by a crew of sailors, rigging a large boat
Asked them if I could join them, didn’t care if it would float
I am not a sailor, not sure what came over me
But here I am, sailing West, with strangers on the sea

Cannot believe I am surrounded by people I don't know
Ocean on all sides, nowhere that I can go
Consumed with fear at every step, the one voyage trainee
Filled with fear-fueled questions, with strangers on the sea

Boredom strains the quiet wind and wrinkles in the sun.
Routine steals my favorite song and strangles all the fun.
Cannot bear more stories from that toothless amputee
And yet the waves keep rolling on with strangers on the sea

Disgusted by these people, and their awful smell
I’ll fight the crooked man and make the Captain ring the bell
But then a tempest surges over, brings us to our knees 
Cause hate won't save me, in the storm, with strangers on the sea

Funny how perspectives change when trying to survive 
Saw courage and integrity keeping shipmates alive
Decided that night I’d change my path, a new way to be
That I would make the most of life with strangers on the sea.

Sailing home in sunset orange, back to what was planned
Gathering for a celebration meal the night before we land
Brothers and sisters on the ship, so much in common with me
Never thought we’d make a family from strangers on the sea.

Peculiar on land, my legs think they should sway
Cannot make sense of petty news or traditional workdays
I’m longing for the ocean, where I never felt so free.
Can't believe I miss those sailors, my strangers on the sea.

[DEMO] Strangers On The Sea

Inspired by watching my kids play at the beach.

Lyrics:
Sunrise, light peeking over the waves
We walk out on the beach, breaking through the haze
Perfect spot right in the middle
We can see the whole sky
It’s Sun Party time.  Won’t you come on by.

R/ Feeling free and in love next to you in the sun.
Jumping in the waves all days it’s so fun.
Running down the beach, soft sand under my feet.
Dancing to the music, taking shade from the heat.

Sun party. Invite everyone that you know
Gather round friends and; and get ready for the show.
Because the sun invites stars from far galaxies.
And the birds will sing for you however you please.

B/ When the sun starts to set
Don’t pack up just yet
Cause I’d be willing to bet
There’s other light we can get
Invite the man in the moon
Tell him we’re not leaving anytime soon

Ian Kalin