At The Harbour Lyrics - Singles - Renaissance

Out at daybreak to the sun 

Seas are drifting glass 

The tides were turning to the storm 

Winds were moving fast 

Women waiting at the harbour 

Silent stand around 

Weather storms another day 

For men the sea had found 

Fishermen were laying nets 

The barrels spread the bait 

The seagulls warningg echoed round 

Winds that wouldn't wait 

People gathered at the harbour 

Waiting for the tide 

Eyes half closed against the spray 

And tears they cannot hide 

Hulls were creaking crashing sails 

Rains were slating down 

The oilskins flapping, decks awash 

Slanting turning round 

Thunder roaring at the harbour 

Women drawn in fear 

Huddle up to wait the time 

And pray the sky will clear 

Howling winds and the raging waves 

Cracked upon the boats 

And torn from safety, torn from life 

Men with little hope 

Ghostly echoes at the harbour 

Whispering of death 

Women weeping holding hands 

Of those they still have left 

Shadows falling at the harbour 

Women stand around 

Weather storms another way 

For men the sea have drowned