Let the strength of peace run through this land
I know, I can never return
Both hunters and hunted washed out in the rain
The storm broke upon us with fury and flame
Ah, my James, they didn't have to do this
Let the strength of peace run through my hand
Then I will be afraid no more
When we walk away from the stormy shore
The people were running with eyes full of dread
Ah, my James, they didn't have to do this
And nobody smiled as we took back our own
Through forest and moors as the clouds filled the skies
Ah, my James, they didn't have to do this
We chased them for miles I had tears in my eyes
And now I'm sure of where I stand
And now I'm sure of where I stand
To the time of hope when I was born
The houses were burning the flames gold and red
Let the strength of peace run through my hand
When we walk away from the stormy shore
And nobody smiled when we knew what was lost
I know, I can never return
To the time of hope when I was born
While rain beat upon us the thunder did moan
We knew well enough only time proves the cost
Then I will be afraid no more
Ah, my James, they didn't have to do this
