The pilot says we're coming in, that the landing's just ahead
But I'm chasing my shadow, turning 'round instead
The plane's climbing over the water, like a seagull leaving dry land
Playing in the night sky like a child in a wonderland
Oh, if you could see the far-off horizon
Where the mountains run down to the sea
And the water's shining like jewels
For pirates whose treasures are free
Take the turns a little steeper, you don't have to be afraid
He pushed down on the rudder as he took his hands away
And now we're climbing in the night, between the mountains and the sea
And I feel just like a bird in flight, happy to be free
And in the dark my senses are on fire
Oh, how I feel my smile burn
And I want to climb again
And take that steeper turn
Pull back on the stick, she'll lift so easily
Bear down a little harder, turn her out to sea
And this pilot's dressed in leather, with seal fur to his chin
And he's smiling at me knowingly, as I take that turn again
Oh, and I have seen the far-off horizon
And the ships sailing down below
Playing in the wind like me
With treasures in their holds
We're over land the pilot said, you can touch her down
Look for the lights ahead, lying straight along the ground
But first you must cross over, check that the runway's clear
Take her up and circle 'round, if it's not right to land her here
Oh, look ahead to the far-off horizon
The sun still lights the evening sky
Though the mountains have grown darker now
We've time enough to fly
"What have you learned", the pilot asked, as we taxied to a stall
Taking the turns steeper, doesn't mean you'll fall
'Cause the plane will hold herself level, constant as she spins
And she holds a special place inside for pirates in the wind
Oh, if you could see the far-off horizon
Where the mountains run down to the sea
And the water's shining like jewels
For pirates whose treasures are free