[Verse] By the gate she’s standing, sunset in her hand Soup’s still warm and steaming, just like she planned Eyes on the horizon, waiting for his face But the news is heavy, drifting through the space [Pre-Chorus] Whispered winds are telling secrets in the dark Every shadow dancing leaves a cinder mark [Chorus] Oh, woman by the gate, holding on so strong In the breeze you wait, where the days belong Soup in your hands, and the news is cold But your heart stays warm in the story told [Verse] Evening paints the sky with amber and gold She hums a little rhythm, soft and bold Stories of the sea, and the coming storm But she keeps the fire safe and her spirit warm [Pre-Chorus] Whispered winds are telling secrets in the dark Every shadow dancing leaves a cinder mark [Chorus] Oh, woman by the gate, holding on so strong In the breeze you wait, where the days belong Soup in your hands, and the news is cold But your heart stays warm in the story told [Bridge] Lay down your worries, let the night flow free In the cool calm air, you and me we’ll be Two souls in harmony, like a sweet refrain Waiting for the morning to heal the pain [Chorus] Oh, woman by the gate, holding on so strong In the breeze you wait, where the days belong Soup in your hands, and the news is cold But your heart stays warm in the story told [Outro] Oh, oh, oh, woman by the gate Warmth in the night, no need to wait Oh, oh, oh, in the gentle sway Waiting by the gate, come what may