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