We went down to the edge of the water

You were afraid to go in

You said there might be sharks out there in the water

and I said I'm only going for a swim



I was living around in a circle

I wasn't always in view

You said we might get into red flag danger

and I am alone when I'm not with you



(Chorus): I am no mermaid

I am no mermaid

And I am no fisherman's slave

I am no mermaid

I am no mermaid

I keep my head above the waves



We were swinging from the centre of the ceiling

You were afraid to give in

I said I know I'll always live for this feeling

You closed your eyes, you said never again