The Solstice Lantern

[Intro]
[Verse]
I climb the winding stone
Where the wild winds groan
The iron rail is cold
A story yet untold
The salt is on my skin
Let the light begin
The frost begins to bite
In the fading light
I feel the cliff-side air
Tangled in my hair
Your ghost is standing there
In a silent prayer
[Pre-Chorus]
I hear a distant hum
Where the breakers come
A melody of old
In the winter's fold
[Chorus]
Oh, golden light
Guide me through the night
The spinning fire
My soul's desire
The sea will sing your name
In the lantern's flame
Father, I am home
Across the silver foam
[Post-Chorus]
Golden light
In the night
Golden light
I am home
[Verse]
You held the heavy glass
Watched the seasons pass
Your voice a steady tide
With nowhere left to hide
The star-flecked storm would rise
Reflected in your eyes
The brass is polished bright
To keep away the night
I find the wooden chair
Still waiting for you there
The scent of cedar wood
Where once a giant stood
[Pre-Chorus]
I hear a distant hum
Where the breakers come
A melody of old
In the winter's fold
[Chorus]
Oh, golden light
Guide me through the night
The spinning fire
My soul's desire
The sea will sing your name
In the lantern's flame
Father, I am home
Across the silver foam
[Bridge]
The shortest day is done
Wait for the morning sun
The shadows fade away
In the ocean's spray
The harp begins to play
Leading me to stay
The viola starts to weep
From the ocean deep
Rising from the sleep
Promises we keep
[Chorus]
Oh, radiant light
Break the winter's night
The spinning fire
Lifting ever higher
The heavens sing your name
In the eternal flame
Father, I am home
No more will I roam
[Post-Chorus]
Radiant light
Break the night
Radiant light
I am home
[Outro]