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The Turning Of The Tide Ready For The Storm
   
Credits: Dougie MacLean
   
Appears On: The Turning Of The Tide
   
Language: English
   
Other Versions: "Ready For The Storm" on Déanta's album Ready For The Storm
   

Lyrics:

Oh 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
'Til 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

Give me mercy for my dreams
For 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)

Distance, it is no real friend
And time, it takes its time
But you will find that in the end
It brings you me, the lonely sailor
But when you take me by your side
You love me warm, you love me
And I should have realized
I had no reasons to be frightened

But I am ready for the storm
Yes, sir, ready
I am ready for the storm
I'm ready for

(Chorus)