The swell's arising an' tide's coming in,
Can you hear the thunder roar
There's lectric lighting in the air
The clouds are now off shore

Hear the surf & smell the salt
There's foam all o're the mouth
The winds of change are blowing in
North, east, west & south

This is the storm we've been hoping for
Raise your sheets up to the sky
This isn't just a social breeze
You can hear the wild winds cry

See how the birds come in from sea
They trumpet what's to come
Land, air & sea are all alike
From this blow you cannot run

It's 50 years since the sky's been so blue
And the sea has been so green
This is the dawning of a brand new day
I've never been so keen

So let the storm pass over us
Let the waters rush the land
Let us all bathe in the washing
Let our hearts beat hard & stand

Barry