I saw her look and I realised

She was seducing my man with her eyes

And yet I couldn't blame him 'cause she was delicious

And you smiled reassurance and still I was jealous

Then you took me home and finally alone

You sat myself down and you sang me this song



Baby, ships in the night, with eyes that are flashin'

Flirtin' and passin' with time on their hands

She's a ship in the night lookin' for lo-ove

And nobody's takin' your man



We remembered the fight on the way to the party

And we both went inside, neither sayin' we're sorry

And because he was handsome and you were disturbed

Through his whole boring story I hung on each word

After it though, I enjoy-oyed him so

Playin' my game, I'm a woman, you know



And nothin' was said in the car goin' home

And my ego exploded 'cause the jealousy showed

And then in our bedroom, he stalked and he talked

And I quieted your thunder and sang you this song



Baby, Ships in the night, with eyes that are flashin'

Braggin' about all his trips 'round the world

He's a ship in the night lookin' for lo-ove

And nobody's taking your girl



I cannot follow you through each wakin' day

But I know some lovely eyes get in your way

But then you're a big boy, baby I know-ow

When the day's sun surrenders, my ship sails home to me



Ships in the night, with eyes that are flashin'

Flirtin' and passin with time on their hands

She's a ship in the night lookin' for lo-ove

And nobody's takin' my ma-an



Oh-oh-oh

Ships in the night with eyes that are flashin'

Flirtin' and passin' with time on their hands

She's a ship in the night lookin' for l