[Verse 1]
So on I sail, those cliffs behind
And all was quiet in my mind
New worlds I thought that I could see
And promise waiting there for me
A quiet place to fill my cup
No storm, no hate, no, not enough
But all that land I thought I found
Was only water for the drowned
[Verse 2]
I woke to see the storm had eased
But still, I could not make my peace
When plenty came to empty me
Of all the things I dreamed we'd be
[Chorus]
Son, you can't fight the waves as they break
Your prayers for mercy, the water will take
A promise thе world has been whispering to man
"Never again"
So nеver forget the ways we failed
On we sail
[Bridge]
The water rose with roaring sound
As we all raced for the low ground
And all masks fell there on the shore
And all I've ever been is war
[Verse 4]
So on I sail, those cliffs behind
Of many more, this war is mine
A heavy weight, this empty cup
I've carried all I've given up
[Chorus]
Son, you can't fight the waves as they break
Your prayers for mercy, the water will take
A promise the world has been whispering to man
"Never again"
So never forget the ways we failed
On we sail