I am sailing a troubled sea,
along a cruel and rocky coast.
I am searching for safe harbour
a refuge for this aged boat.

the wind blows hard on the bow
and I am carrying three reefs in my sails
the night is closing in
I need a harbour before she fails.

the hull creaks with each wave
that washes across my decks
the wind howls through the rig
putting timber and rope to the test.

I am sailing a cruel sea
I am looking for harbour lights
I am impatient to drop the anchor
and rest this ship, my life.