I can't help thinkin' as those ships sail away 
What sirens beckon and call 
How long at sea this time how long between 
The ports-of-call, ports-of-call 

Under the bridge they move to far off lands 
Maybe Australia or North African sands 
Complete the mission, supply and demand 
To ports-of-call, ports-of-call 

And everyday as the sun is setting 
Along the bay city lights appear 
Snake charmers sway while the smoke is rising 
Time is growing near 

When they'll be casting off anchor as they sail away 
Into the morning light 
Rising and falling thru the blue and gray 
To ports-of-call, ports-of-call 

And everyday as the sun is setting 
Along the bay city lights appear 
Snake charmers sway while the smoke is rising 
Time is growing near 

And everyday as the sun is setting 
Along the bay city lights appear 
Snake charmers sway while the smoke is rising 
Time is growing near 

I'll take the chance this time to change my world (change my world) 
And break those ties that bind (ties that bind) 
Far from those people passing through my life 
Like ports-of-call, ports-of-call 

Under the bridge I'll move to far off lands (far off lands) 
Maybe Australia or North African sands (North African sands) 
Complete my mission, hope you understand 
Ports-of-call, ports-of-call 
Ports-of-call, ports-of-call 
Ports-of-call, ports-of-call ...