Stefan Andersson - Emperors' Day lyrics

We took a ferry from the shore To see our island once again So beautiful to the eye that it hurt We were the emperors 'Til the morning light On the run from our king's call I chain your heart With words of truth A vow for love and for pleasure We got to deal our cards well Take our chances when they come Never let them slip away Or deny them I wanna wake up in the night And listen to your breath I wanna wake up for your love In the morning With a heart on fire for life life life And a burning desire for more