We went down to the edge of the water
You were afraid to go in
You said there might be sharks out there in the ocean
And I said Im only going for a swim
I was swimming around in a circle
I wasnt always in view
You said we might get into red flag danger
And I am alone when Im not with you
But I am no mermaid
I am no mermaid
And I am no fishermans slave
I am no mermaid
I am no mermaid
I keep my head above the waves
We were swinging from the centre of the ceiling
You were afraid to give in
I said I know Ill always live for this feeling
And you closed your eyes you said never again
We were dancing in the middle of the desert
You said well burn under the hot sun
I said Id rather be the colour of pleasure
Than watch like you from under the thumb
But I am no mermaid
I am no mermaid
And I am no fishermans slave
I am no mermaid
I am no mermaid
I keep my head above the waves
We went down to the edge of the water
You were afraid to go in
You said there might be sharks out there in the ocean
And I said Im only going for a swim
I was living around in a circle
I wasnt always in view
You said we might get into red flag danger
And I am alone when Im not with you
But I am no mermaid
I am no mermaid
And I am no fishermans slave
I am no mermaid
I am no mermaid
I keep my head above the waves