The Long Sea Lyrics - Arab Strap

You've always thought the first time was that night on the boat 

Cramped up in the bottom bunk while she slept above 

I suppose it's more glamorous out at sea under the moon 

Instead of pissed at a party while they laughed there instead 

Twenty-three years of foreplay led up to this 

But sometimes I envy my friends, sometimes I see a world of opportunity 

And what if it stays out there anchored in the middle of nowhere 

Maybe we should arrange to meet somewhere 

You go out with yours, I'll go out with mine 

You always thought the first time was on the boat 

And you don't even like boats 

When we got one on holiday all you could say was don't go out too far 

And what if it never comes back? It just stays out there on the sea 

All my favorite memories are of you and all the best times were with you 

But sometimes I see a world of opportunity 

And I envy my friends, twenty-three years of foreplay led up to this 

What if, if it comes back?