[Verse 1] Like a ship heading down Over waters of fear I say farewell, my friends I'm bound to raging winds My masts and my cords Have been longing for this Eager for what fortune May ever bring [Chorus 1] I raise an ode to the storm! That comes in turmoil To wake and destroy The lull and the doldrums In which I have drowned I'll beat or be beaten once and for all! [Verse 2] My cannons are ready To shoot and defeat In case I meet the creatures I heard of in myths Once it won't be long 'Til the sea brings the fight And swallows its monsters Along with my fright [Chorus 2] I raise an ode to the storm! That comes in turmoil To wake and destroy The lull and the doldrums In which I have drowned I'll beat or be beaten once and for all! [Verse 3] In the end the last wave That I'll ever see Will be from my beloved On the shore greeting me This day y'all will avow I could make it through I'll tell all my tales You'll say I overdo [Chorus 3] I raise an ode to the storm! That came in turmoil Blessed me with rejoice For I've got the rudder None will face me down I know I'll have risen once and for all! I know I'll have risen once and for all! I know I'll have risen once and for all!