Story Behind The Song
I had read the book If You Want to Walk on Water, You Have to Get Out of the Boat by John Ortberg. This is my starting place - I may not be walking on water yet, but I want to stand up in faith in the midst of the storm!
Song Description
This song takes a famous saying about the sea and weather and uses these images in contrast to the writer's inner calm based on her faith.
| Song Length |
3:18 |
Genre |
Rock - General, Pop - Rock |
| Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
Subject |
Spirituality, Ocean, Sea |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
I have heard
red sky at night is a sailor?s delight.
I have seen
red sky at morning means sailors take warning.
I have been told
a storm is arisin?, it?s on the horizon.
I can sense
danger in the air so you better beware.
But I want to feel the wind in my hair,
Gather up and cast all my care?
Overboard just to stay afloat,
And stand up in the boat!
I have found
as the storm rages on others have come & gone,
I have learned
if the storm is a sleeper I?ve an anchor that?s deeper.
I have been known
to take it in stride and settle in for the ride.
I have felt
a calm that is longer, far wider and stronger.
One who has counted the grains of the sand,
Has carved out my name in the palm of His hand.