On the beach overseas Icy water slaps at our knees And the buoy was signaling As if it knew we were far from home And you looked at me And all I could see Were the lights that were flickering And suddenly we were all alone It's not an impossible thing to do And I'm helpless to do anything for you Can't keep from wondering You were under a spell Waiting for time to tell If I could, you know I would, Accept this moment and sympathize Then you looked at me And all I can see Were the walls closing in again And the desperation in your eyes It's not an impossible thing to do I know there's a better life for you I can't keep from wondering It's not an impossible thing to do And I'm helpless to say anything to you I want to see a better life for you I can't keep from wondering