Swaying tide, caress me Seaweed, kelp, and brine Deep waters, dark and heaving sea No memories, just deep breathing No name, no shape nor time A dark regret enfolds this shape of mine Till the tide turns, the sea calls out once more Till the tide turns and the sea calls out once more My child, I held you tightly I nursed you and I sheltered you Safe from all harm and from danger I watched you grow so quickly Deeply diving, swimming, gliding Past the fairy rocks where our kin? slumber Till the tide comes, the sea calls out once more Till the tide turns and the sea calls out once more The storm, it raged for three days We sheltered in the bay Casting off our calls, we slept undaunted When I awoke, I called you No answer came to me I searched and searched while tears fell down unnumbered A distant light was shining On Éire's lonely isle Looking inside, oh I saw you there a-sleepin' On a bed of soft, green ivy A couple brimming with pride Your silky skin was hanging by your side Till the tide turns, the sea calls out once more Till the tide turns and the sea calls out once more Swaying tide, caress me Seaweed, kelp, and brine Deep waters, dark and heaving sea Seven years have changed then? Seven years of trials To see you coming back to me, my child.