Hero And Heroine (Album Version)

Hero's face was gaunt and tanned
His sail was set in search of land
His life, thought solely by him
And was guided by the tide

Heroine of easy white
She beckoned like some savior bright
Shipwrecked sailors in the night
Were bid welcome to her side

Where one man's search must surely cease
The irresistible white fleece
Led Hero in search of the peace
Which she alone could offer

Thus he knelt before her feet
Wary lest their eyes should meet
He knew his life was incomplete
For he had yet to suffer!

Enticing heroine so crowned
Took Hero firmly by the arm
Told him that she meant no harm
That she alone could save him

Hero could no longer speak
While realizing he was weak
His life increasing with her plea
For all the love she gave to him

While storm clouds gathered high above
The heroine he grew to love
And slowly to a snow-white cover
Spread her wings to fly

Cursed and broken in the air
Hero but his soul was there
And knowing that he was condemned
To sail all alone to die!