How Far North? - Martin Dosh, Fitzgerald, Darren Jackson

I signed on at the age of 21

The pay it was good and my body it was strong

But age came quickly and my youth it was gone

It fell beneath the waves but the ship still moves on and on

Tell my sister and tell my mom

Tell them i never meant to be gone this long

Give them kisses ask them not to loose faith

How far north can you go anyway?

How far north can you go anyways?

Sooner or later the direction has to change

Daily we move forwards but the compass stays the same

How far north can you go anyways?

Cold air has come and it’s split my lip again

Makes my lungs burn everytime I breathe it in

Holes in my mittens and my jacket’s starting to fray

How far north can you go anyway?

How many nights have I dreamt of home?

How many nights have I lay frozen and numb?

Breaking through late afternoon

HHow far north can you go anyways?