Batten down the hatches love, the night is rolling in
The clouds are getting darker and you're scared of what they'll bring
And you are searching the horizon for some sign, some little spark
Of morning that will chase away the dark
Heavy was the winter, love, and what became of spring?
This demon came and got its claws in every little thing
Now there are miles and glass and distance that are keeping me apart
From the beating of your strong and steady heart
And if it sinks
My darling then
Just close your eyes
And think of when
When you'll be in my arms again
There's a storm here to weather, the thunder's coming near
Louder than ever and we don't know where to steer
And though we can't be together, no matter what my dear
I will love you forever and we will dance again next year
I will love you forever and we will dance again next year
This world is unfamiliar now, it's turned us all around
A sailboat in a hurricane and nothing's bolted down
And whichever way you turn there is no sanctuary in sight
No path to some safe harbour in the night
But I am sailing right beside you, I am just out of arm's length
Willing you remember you are wrought of iron strength
And I am hanging my tomorrows on the bones of yesterday
All I can do to make it through today
And when my heart sink
My darling then
I fill my lungs and I think of when
When you'll be in my arms again
There's a storm here to weather, the thunder's coming near
Louder than ever and we don't know where to steer
And though we can't be together, no matter what my dear
I will love you forever and we will dance again next year
I will love you forever and we will dance again next year
So best foot first, and hold on fast
Do your worst - this too will pass
And when it does, I'll be there to fill your glass
There's a storm here to weather, the thunder's coming near
Louder than ever and we don't know where to steer
And though we can't be together, no matter what my dear
I will love you forever and we will dance again next year
I will love you forever and we will dance again next year
I will love you forever and we will dance again next year