READY FOR THE STORM
The waves crash in and the tide pulls out
It's an angry sea but there is no doubt
That the lighthouse will keep shining out to warn the lonely sailor
And the lightning strikes and the wind cuts cold through the sailor's bones, to the sailor's soul
Till there's nothing left that he can hold except the rolling ocean
CHORUS
But I am ready for the storm, yes sir, ready
I am ready for the storm, I'm ready for the storm
Oh give me mercy for my dreams
Cause every confrontation seems
To tell me what it really means to be this lonely sailor
But when the sky begins to clear and the sun it melts away my fear
I'll cry a silent weary tear for those that need to love me
CHORUS
The distance it is no real friend
And time will take its time
And you will find that in the end it brings you me, the lonely sailor
And when you take me by your side you love me warm, you love me and
I should have realized I had no reason to be frightened
CHORUS
--Dougie Maclean
A favorite song, like so many of the great Scotsman's creations.
