[verse 1] The dark of night The full moon sky Onward they sail Seeking a new life [chorus] Ever searching Never knowing Onward seeking Always hoping Ever searching Never knowing Onward seeking Always hoping [verse 2] The wind blows sharp Icy little knives cut the air Is the salt from the ocean Or from his people’s tears? Wrapped in furs Nowhere to hide From wind and wave For prince or knave [chorus] Ever searching Never knowing Onward seeking Always hoping Ever searching Never knowing Onward seeking Always hoping [verse 3] “Onward!” he growls Red beard stiff with ice Hands raw from the rope Spirit weary but full of hope Dogs are barking Children cry He rubs his eyes And watches the sky And in his mind He sees it all The fires burning The warrior’s call [chorus] Ever searching Never knowing Onward seeking Always hoping [verse 4] Their homes aflame Enemies roared his name And his reply? “I’ll stand and die!” [instrumental] [bridge] But his woman Brave and strong Holding their son in her arms Turned him to the sea “Where you are is home to me. Let it burn, let it go! Where there is life There is always hope!” [chorus] Ever searching Never knowing Onward seeking Always hoping [verse 5] They ran into the night They filled his waiting ship And into the wind they sailed On their sudden and dangerous trip But his heart still beats His people still live He has his love And hope to give [Final Chorus] Ever searching Never knowing Onward seeking Always hoping [outro] But his heart still beats His people still live He has his love And hope to give Ever searching Never knowing Onward seeking Always hoping Ever searching (His heart still beats!) Never knowing (His people still live!) Onward seeking (We have our love) Always hoping (And hope to give!) Onward seeking Always hoping…… [Instrumental to out]
