From the recording Celtic Tales 2
Lyrics
(Verse 1)
Imagine a long time ago, way before phones and cars
There was a man, St. Brendan, with a dream in his heart
He heard whispers of a magical land, a place beyond the sea
So he built a boat, a leather boat, and gathered his crew, under his command
(Chorus)
They sailed and sailed, through waves and storms, the sun and the cold
Sometimes they were scared, sometimes they felt bold
They didn't always know where they were going, but they carried on
They Carried On
They Carried On
(Verse 2)
Amidst the vast and endless sea
Guided by the stars above
His spirit strong, his vision bright
Brendan was curious He wanted to find this land
That no one knew of
With compass true and faith so clear
He conquered doubt, pushed away the fear
Guided by a light ,a light that never fades
Remaining true they bravely sailed forth
(Chorus)
They sailed and sailed, through waves and storms, the sun and the cold
Sometimes they were scared, sometimes they felt bold
They didn't always know where they were going, but they carried on
They Carried On
They Carried On
They Carried On
Onward
(bridge)
They lost friends along the way, some got sick, some died
for Brendan a heavy loss to bear
But he didn't give in to despair, keeping hope alive
They saw beasts of myth and lore
A sea-serpent and much more
As the dense fog and myst gave way
They finally found it, an island’s shore
Behold, a wonder it’s true
(Chorus)
They sailed and sailed, through waves and storms, the sun and the cold
Sometimes they were scared, sometimes they felt bold
They didn't always know where they were going, but they carried on
They Carried On
They Carried On
They Carried On
Onward