[Verse 1] I left the harbor before dawn, With a map folded in my coat. The old pier thinned behind me, And salt wind filled the sail. I kept your words beside my compass, Though the needle shook and turned; Each mile taught my hands to steady, Each tide showed what I’d learned. [Pre-Chorus] When the clouds erased the coastline, And the water rose up wide, I held fast to what was living In the small light I carried inside. [Chorus] The ocean will kiss my feet, When this long road meets the sea. I have crossed through changing weather, I have become who I can be. Every mile has left its meaning, Every wave has made me brave. I’ll keep sailing toward the morning, With my heart beyond the waves. [Verse 2] There were nights the mast was groaning, There were days the stores ran low. I learned the names of quiet courage From the hands that helped me row. Some I loved were bound for other shores, Some I had to leave behind; Still their kindness crossed the distance, Like a harbor in my mind. [Rap-leaning Passage] I took the wrong turn, read the clouds wrong, Held my breath when the squall came on. Lost a little, kept moving ahead, Kept your promise close when the fear spoke loud. No straight line, no easy chart, Just a stubborn hope and a weathered heart. Every season changed the view; I found my way by carrying you. [Pre-Chorus] When the clouds erased the coastline, And the water rose up wide, I held fast to what was living In the small light I carried inside. [Chorus] The ocean will kiss my feet, When this long road meets the sea. I have crossed through changing weather, I have become who I can be. Every mile has left its meaning, Every wave has made me brave. I’ll keep sailing toward the morning, With my heart beyond the waves. [Bridge] If the shore is still a distance, I won’t turn the vessel round. There is grace in every crossing, There is solid earth to be found. And the voices of the ones I love Still travel with the tide; I can feel the welcome waiting On the far and faithful side. [Final Chorus] The ocean will kiss my feet, When this long road meets the sea. I have crossed through changing weather, I have become who I can be. Every mile has left its meaning, Every wave has made me brave. I’ll keep sailing toward the morning, With my heart beyond the waves. [Outro] When the ocean meets my feet, I’ll know the miles were carrying me.
