Tonight the stars are shining
They're twinkling o'er our heads
We watch for more arising
As dreams call me to bed
The water's slowly rising
The tide is coming in
The lights on the horizon
Show where the sky begins
The ships are rocked at sea
Like a baby at the breast
When will they come home
When their work is done
When will they come home to rest
And so we're rocked, are we
In the starry skies above
When will we come home
When our work is done
When will we come home to
Love
I'll keep you close
I'll keep you safe
I'll keep you warm
I'll be your northern star
And see you safely home
I'll keep you close
I'll keep you safe
I'll keep you warm
I'll be your northern star
And see you safely home
I'll keep you close
I'll keep you safe
I'll keep you warm
I'll be your northern star
And see you safely home
And so, my love, I tell you
There's nothing here to fear
Come close, my love, I'll show you
That all you need is here
The ships are rocked at sea
Like a baby at the breast
When will they come home
When their work is done
When will they come home to rest
And so we're rocked, are we
In the starry skies above
When will we come home
When our work is done
When will we come home to
Love