Sailing Solo Lyrics - Beautiful South

Imagine sailing solo around the world 

Only to find you've missed a continent out 

And as your happy turns choppy and tidal wave swirls 

You're wondering why there's no one about 

At least Captain Scott actually stood on the spot 

Where he planned to put up Union Jack 

And though Captain Cook cursed the map that he took 

He got near enough for native's attack 

That's how it feels trying to navigate you 

Even with compass and infinite time 

Just when I think I've found some part that's new 

I find a flag already up that's not mine 

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Circling you is journey minus view 

Exploration without reason or reward 

'Cause when I get near you use an arrow or spear 

To prevent my heart ever being shored 

The earth ain't flat but it's a simple doormat 

Compared to your unclimbable self 

The desolate terrain you have to cross to your brain 

Just one of your slippery shelves 

That's how it feels trying to navigate you 

Even with compass and infinite time 

Just when I think I've found some part that's new 

I find a flag already up that's not mine 

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And if I ever get close I'll need a banner or post 

To hang it from, first there or not 

So voyage may uncover a sister or brother 

And a friendship that Colombus forgot.