Another old one from the Edentree in San Francisco days. Performed by Mike Richmond (Lead Vocals, Guitars), David Ivy (Bass, Backing Vocals), and Chris James (Drums).
Lyrics
A young boy sits, the name he wishes… Which path to take? Which leads to the water? The same day that he saw a purpose, his reasons missed the reason for this
He etches his name into the sand, then it washes away… He left the shore sometime before without reason
A man remains at the ocean… Once he dismissed a passing notion: All we perceive is selfish delusion. He passes on only tears he left them
He etches his name into the sand, then it washes away… He left the shore sometime before without reason. Caught up in the cycles of the moon, the waves pulled him deeper… left to sit just as he did before with calloused finger