Sand in my hair
You found me there
Waves kissing ankles
Dress full of shells
You laughed
Said
“You look like trouble”
I said
“You have no idea”
I’m your mermaid princess
Salt on my crown
Heart like a compass
Pulling you down
Into the deep end
Where I can’t pretend
You’re breathing on land
But you’re mine in the current again
(I’m your mermaid princess)
We trade our secrets
Under the pier
You trace my freckles
Call them “constellations near”
You swear you’ll learn this language
Of tides and turning moods
I’m your mermaid princess
Salt on my crown
Heart like a compass
Pulling you down
Into the deep end
Where I can’t pretend
You’re breathing on land
But you’re mine in the current again
(I’m your mermaid princess)
If the water takes you
I’ll teach you how to stay
If the daylight breaks you
We’ll hide inside the waves
I’m your mermaid princess
Salt on my crown
Heart like a compass
Pulling you down
Into the deep end
Where we don’t pretend
You’re breathing on land
But you’re mine in the current
My friend
(I’m your mermaid princess)