I build you a temple at the coast No cry of no single gull A temple close to the shelf I build you a temple at the shore Where even the tides rest for a little spell I build you a temple at the edge of time On the inside wood and amber Tortoise shingle roof I will wait there in decembers gloom All the windows will be light up That you won't miss that place All the torches will show you the way Someday you'll find me And i'll shout it's you And you will be in tears From time to time Boats passing by I will walk on top and search the horizon I will sit on top and search I will walk on top and search the horizon For you I will walk on top and search the horizon I will sit on top and search I will walk on top and search the horizon For you I build you, i build you a temple, john A temple at the coast Here you'll see your absence the most I build you, i build you a temple, john A temple like a shell Where even the tides rest for a spell