I followed a distant sound I found you, alone Deserted, not a soul around Our fears conquered You saved me, from my destitute When in my searching, I walked the face of the earth I feel them nearing, closing in I can recall the arid scape I turned to you, oh! Relentless, the search for escape You were my saviour The tide has slowly turned (slowly turned) Stronger, I stand before you You saved me, from my destitute When in my searching, I walked the face of the earth Until the break of dawn I feel them nearing, closing in