Swimming In the Deep, Somewhat Drowning

I can’t reach you, love I have little energy Diving in the deep… I can’t teach you, dear, How to swim t’wards me out here It’s not so shallow… I fear you will fail If you try to catch me, babe Swimming in the deep My tears run so dry As I try to lift my head Up on high, on high Diving in the deep… Can you save me before I — Drown without a sound? My fears disappear As I hold on to mere cheer So sacred you’re here Swimming in the deep The watery suicide In which I can’t leap… Thankfully, my love, You swim to safety, you’re found While I’m lost below