Take Me Away

A holiday in St. Tropez
Scuba diving Maho Bay
Just to peek upon the Pyramids
Learning Spanish living in Madrid
The total eclipsing of the Sun
Riding the waves of Kailua Beach for fun
First class tickets to the land down under
Around the world to all its wonders
And it just goes on and on
Lord, it just goes on and on

A luxurious yacht off the coast of Brazil
An island villa at the top of the hill
A jungle safari if you dare
Living the life of a billionaire

While here on Earth with you
There so much I’d like to do
Away. . . Take me away. Away . . . Take me away

The alarm goes off at 6 A.M.
Time to get the kids off to school again
Your dreams, your hopes, and all your wishes
Replaced for now by a pile of dishes
Returning home from a 9 to 5
After dinner, the bills, you feel barely alive
Though you’re thankful for all the weight you carry
You’d welcome a break from the ordinary
Because it just goes on and on
Lord, it just goes on and on

So grab your love and dance all night
Spend your riches like a socialite
Find your passion on the green sand shores
Then sail away to the blue Azores
Under the stars . . . across the Atlantic . . . with the breeze

While here on Earth with you
There so much I’d like to do
Away. . . Take me away. Away . . . Take me away

John Andrew
November 2009