Drakkar - Southern Cross lyrics

By the shining Southern Cross I am reminded how far I have come Left my home in the far, deep north To seek my fortune on foreign shores Many times I have heard in my dreams The sound of violins, the smell of the trees As I woke up and they were gone I felt the sting of the memories of home Now I know that the future is bright That one day I'll return To that place that will always be home To the heart of a sailor once bold Through the days and nights alone I've often wondered is this what I want? I'd have given up everything For just a glimpse of my island of green I'll be back as a wealthy man but no riches compare To the smiles of the people I left And the beautiful sights of my land From the north to the south of the world The trip was long and the stay even more I've been working my a** off for years To see my country again through the tears I am ready to sail my own ship I'm wise and older and it's time to leave My farewell to the Southern Cross The things you taught we will never be lost I'll be back as a wealthy man but no riches compare To the smiles of the people I left And the beautiful sights of my land