Boat by Boat

(Verse 1) Through the darkness of the night They set sail with hope in sight Across the vast and rolling sea Each one dreaming to be free (Pre-Chorus) With every wave that crashes loud They brave the journey, head unbowed Leaving behind all they have known Seeking refuge, not alone (Chorus) Boat by boat, they sail the tide On a journey they cannot hide Towards Lampedusa's distant shore Where hearts ache and dreams restore (Verse 2) On crowded decks, under starry skies They whisper prayers, tears in their eyes For loved ones lost along the way And for the dawn of a brighter day (Pre-Chorus) With every mile that slips behind They hold on tight, to hope they bind Their voices rise against the wind Their stories written on the wind (Chorus) Boat by boat, they sail the tide On a journey they cannot hide Towards Lampedusa's distant shore Where hearts ache and dreams restore (Bridge) Oh, Lampedusa, hear their call As they approach, tired and small May your shores offer solace deep To those who brave the restless deep (Bridge) Oh, Lampedusa, hear their call As they approach, tired and small May your shores offer solace deep To those who brave the restless deep (Verse 3) As they reach your hallowed ground A beacon of hope they have found In Lampedusa's embrace they find A glimpse of peace for hearts maligned (Pre-Chorus) With every step on solid land They feel the touch of guiding hand Their journey's end, yet still they know There's a long road ahead, but they'll grow (Chorus) Boat by boat, they've crossed the tide On a journey they could not hide To Lampedusa's welcoming shore Where hearts heal and dreams restore (Outro) Boat by boat, they made their way Towards the light of a brand new day In Lampedusa, a new hope dawns For each weary soul, a new song.