Lanterns on the Tide

Verse 1 I walked the shoreline late at night, Moon was carving silver light, Waves were whispering soft and low, Secrets only oceans know. Verse 2 A lantern flickered in the breeze, Dancing shadows through the trees, I felt the world tilt on its side, Caught between the dark and tide. Chorus So carry me home on a rising flame, Call out my heart, call out my name, Even the stars learn how to hide— But I’ll burn bright, Like lanterns on the tide. Verse 3 A gull cried out against the wind, As if