The Sweet Bayberry Bush

The north wind that did blow last night
And cause the waves to crash
As the sun was setting on the sea of blue
Is the same wind that did waft the scent
Of the sweet bayberry bush
To make me think so tenderly of you

Is this all that's left of me
A lone man staring out to sea?
Is this all you'll ever be
The wind that sails my heart?

The sunlight like your golden hair
Through clouds of grey did fall
The salt swell like your silver tears did roll
And the seabirds' cries upon the wind
Like lovely laughter's call
Did echo in the darkness in my soul

The bright stars that so soon appear
When stormy clouds have gone
They're all that's left to guide me dear
Yet still I must sail on...

But if ever I should gaze upon
Your darling cheeks a-flush
If ever you should chance to smile at me
Or if I should smell your perfume
Like the sweet bayberry bush
I never again would go back out to sea

Is this all that's left of me
A lone man staring out to sea?
Is this all you'll ever be
The wind that sails my heart?

(Repeat first verse)

The bayberry bushes along the Northumberland Shore in Pictou County, Nova Scotia inspired this sailor's song. The word "sweet" sure shows up in my lyrics a lot. I wonder why that is?