The Crystal Ship

"The Crystal Ship" is a song by The Doors from their 1967 debut album The Doors. It was also the B-Side of the number-one hit single, "Light My Fire." It is regarded as a love song to Jim Morrison's first love, Mary Werbelo. Like much of The Doors' work, it sets up an eerie, dark flow. It's rumored to have been the band's first long song, especially for Ray Manzarek's and Robby Krieger's improvisations, but was changed by When the Music's Over.

[Verse 1] Before you slip into unconsciousness I'd like to have another kiss Another flashing chance at bliss Another kiss, another kiss [Verse 2] The days are bright and filled with pain Enclose me in your gentle rain The time you ran was too insane We'll meet again, we'll meet again [Verse 3] Oh, tell me where your freedom lies The streets are fields that never die Deliver me from reasons why You'd rather cry, I'd rather fly [Verse 4] The crystal ship is being filled A thousand girls, a thousand thrills A million ways to spend your time When we get back, I'll drop a line