The waves crash in the tide rolls out 
It's an angry sea but there is no doubt 
That the lighthouse will keep shining out 
To warn a lonely sailor 
And the lightning strikes 
And the wind cuts cold 
Through the sailor's bones 
Through the sailor's soul 
'Til there's nothing left that he can hold 
Except a rolling ocean 

Oh 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 
And when the sky begins to clear 
The sun it melts away my fear 
And I shed a silent weary tear 
For those who mean to love me 

Oh I am ready for the storm 
Yes sir ready 
I am ready for the storm 
I'm ready for the storm 

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 You take me by the hand 
And You love me, Lord, You love me 
And I should have realized 
I had no reasons to be frightened 

Oh I am ready for the storm 
Yes sir ready 
I am ready for the storm 
Yes sir ready 
I am ready for the storm 
Yes sir ready 
I am ready for the storm 
I'm ready for the storm