Oh, the waves crash in and the tide rolls out

It's an angry sea but there is no doubt

That the lighthouse will keep shinin' out

To warn this lonely sailor

The lightnin' strikes and the wind blows 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 Lord, ready (3x)

I am 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

And when you take me by the hand

You love me Lord, you love me

And I should have realized

I had no reasons to be frightened (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, this lonely sailor

And when the sky begins to clear

The sun it melts away my fear

And I'll shed a silent weary tear

For those who mean to love me. (Chorus x2)