Cover art for The Crystal Ship by The Doors

The Crystal Ship

Jan. 4, 19671 viewer207.2K views

The Crystal Ship Lyrics

[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


[Instrumental Break]

[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

How to Format Lyrics:

  • Type out all lyrics, even repeating song parts like the chorus
  • Lyrics should be broken down into individual lines
  • Use section headers above different song parts like [Verse], [Chorus], etc.
  • Use italics (<i>lyric</i>) and bold (<b>lyric</b>) to distinguish between different vocalists in the same song part
  • If you don’t understand a lyric, use [?]

To learn more, check out our transcription guide or visit our transcribers forum

About

This song bio is unreviewed
Genius Annotation

The Crystal Ship was composed as a love song to Jim Morrison’s first serious girlfriend, Mary Werbelow, shortly after their relationship ended.

Its lyrics in the opening verse resembles a conventional love song, while the later verses are vague in intention and contain more challenging imagery.

The song’s title has been suggested that borrows from the 12th-century Irish Lebor na hUidre (Book of the Dun Cow) manuscript.

Q&A

Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning

Comments