Story Behind The Song
Wrote this for a promotional CD project by the Western Region of the NWS to recruit weather spotters.
Song Description
Weather Spotters in the western U.S. may not often deal with tornadoes or hurricanes, but they have unique obstacles to overcome.
| Song Length |
4:52 |
Genre |
Rock - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Relaxed |
Subject |
Storms |
| Similar Artists |
Glenn Frey, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1970 - 1979 |
| |
Lyrics
EYES OF THE WEST
©2002 By John G. Fausett
Out here in the West, it?s a different game
Terrain is complex, it?s just not the same
Mountain ranges are challenging
Compromising the radar beam
And there?s never been a greater need
For volunteers to invest
Once you?ve been trained as a spotter
You become the Eyes of the West
Beware of the quick striking microburst
If the raging waters don?t swallow you first
Lightning darting across the skies
Taking victims by surprise
And there?s never been a greater need
For volunteers to invest
Once you?ve been trained as a spotter
You become the Eyes of the West
Flash flooding or heavy snow
Sometimes a spotter is the first to know
And there?s never been a greater need
For volunteers to invest
Once you?ve been trained as a spotter
You become the Eyes of the West
When you can discern, you?ll pass the test
Apply what you learn, and we?ll do the rest
You are the Eyes of the West
You are the Eyes of the West