Take me for granted, I think that I could stand it 
After all these rough seas 
Left me reckless and abandoned 
Say the spirits willing, chance a new beginning 
Break down the cold front 
Give me peace and understanding 
 
And you wait, and you wonder 
Will she still beat the drum and bring the thunder 
Will she still be the star to see me through 
'Cause I can't steer my heart clear of you 
 
No I can't steer my heart clear of you 
It's the way it's been, ever since you sailed 
Out of a storm and into view 
And should I drift away, the compass holds the clue 
You control the weather 
And I can't steer my heart clear of you 
 
Make me your penance, show me your innocence 
Everything is history 
From the aching to the pleasure 
We enjoy the torture, the slow pain that it taught us 
Everything gets twisted 
Let me burn or bring me water