After the Hurricane

Oh, take my hand
I know you'll understand
Why I'm hurt and afraid
Of the trouble I've made
And I need you now
When my heart is in doubt
I just cannot pretend
Hold me close, I need a friend

After the hurricane
Crawling back through the rain
Oh, show me your face again
After, after the hurricane
I searched for you in vain
But you'd never left my side

My dreams need repair
That cruel wind never cared
Blew my idols all down
Stole my joy and my crown
So please, please
Please take me back
Is it too much to ask
For a sinner like me
Let me stay down on my knees

After the hurricane
Crawling back through the rain
Oh, show me your face again
After, after the hurricane

From the violence in my mind
To the truth that I distort
There are obstacles that blind
There are crimes I must report
Burning refuse from the storm
See a blessing in disguise
As the past goes up in smoke
Lord, I'm glad to be alive

After the hurricane
Crawling back through the rain
Oh, show me your face again
After, after the hurricane
I searched for you in vain
But you'd never left my side

And, baby, I'm ready
(Baby I'm ready)
I don't wanna be
(Baby I'm ready)
I don't wanna be bad
I see a blessing in disguise
As the past goes up in smoke
Lord, I'm glad to be alive, oh...