Quiet Tide

[Verse 1]
The old fisherman's lantern, it swayed against the night
A shadow on the water, holding onto light
I hear the salt spray whisper, secrets to the deep
While the city softly breathes, just before it sleeps

[Chorus]
When the quiet tide pulls back, and the sand feels cold
Your love's the anchor for my soul, a promise to behold
Through the deep currents, I will not drown
Your steady hand, my safe ground

[Verse 2]
I recall the market's hum, a memory bittersweet
Of vibrant murals fading, on a sun-drenched street
We gather shells of sorrow, from what the tempest claims
And bless the persistent light, that murmurs through the names

[Bridge]
This journey's not a calm sea, no gentle morning breeze
But the griot's song reminds me, of strength beyond the trees
Our ancestors sailed these waters, their faith a guiding star
Knowing even in the darkest night, dawn is never far

[Outro]
So I breathe a quiet prayer, for the persistent light
To hold us through the shadows, and guide us through the night.