Take me for granted, I think that I could stand it   After all these rough seas   Left me reckless and abandoned   Say the spirits willing, chance a new beginning   Break down the cold front   Give me peace and understanding      And you wait, and you wonder   Will she still beat the drum and bring the thunder   Will she still be the star to see me through   'Cause I can't steer my heart clear of you      No I can't steer my heart clear of you   It's the way it's been, ever since you sailed   Out of a storm and into view   And should I drift away, the compass holds the clue   You control the weather   And I can't steer my heart clear of you      Make me your penance, show me your innocence   Everything is history   From the aching to the pleasure   We enjoy the torture, the slow pain that it taught us   Everything gets twisted   Let me burn or bring me water