The Storm

[Verse 1]
Rain on the windshield
Lightning in my rearview
Radio’s all static
But I keep drivin’ toward the truth
Hands on the wheel shake
Heart sayin’ “turn back”
Then I feel You in the silence
Like a hand upon my back
[Pre-Chorus]
When the sky turns black
And I lose my way
I hear Your voice say
[Chorus]
I am with you in the storm
When the wind screams, when the night is long
When the waves rise higher than your hope can hold
I am steady, I am sure
I’m the shelter, I’m the open door
You are never, never facing it alone
I am with you in the storm
[Verse 2]
Phone full of bad news
Bills on the table
She’s cryin’ in the kitchen
Sayin’, “What if we’re not able?”
He pulls her in closer
Whispers, “We’ve come this far”
Then they pray right by the sink
Like it’s an altar in the dark
[Pre-Chorus]
When the walls feel thin
And the ground gives way
They hear a whisper say
[Chorus]
I am with you in the storm
When the wind screams, when the night is long
When the waves rise higher than your hope can hold
I am steady, I am sure
I’m the shelter, I’m the open door
You are never, never facing it alone
I am with you in the storm
[Bridge]
[Male voice]
You were there when I was breakin’ (oh)
[Female voice]
You were there when I let go
[Together]
Every tear, every fear
You were singin’ through the thunder roll
[Male voice]
I thought I was abandoned
[Female voice]
But Your mercy pulled me close
[Together]
Now I’m dancin’ in the downpour
‘Cause I finally know
[Instrumental Break]
[Soaring electric guitar solo over building drums, then drop to half-time for last chord before chorus]
[Chorus]
You are with me in the storm
When the wind screams, when the night is long
When the waves rise higher than my hope can hold
You are steady, You are sure
You’re the shelter, You’re the open door
I am never, never facing it alone
You are with me in the storm
[Outro]
Yeah, I’m never, never facing it alone (oh)
You are with me
In the storm

country, Anthemic pop-country ballad with male/female vocals trading lines and joining in soaring harmonies. Verses ride strummed acoustic guitar and steady drums; chorus widens with big electric riffs, organ pad, and stacked vocals. Middle eight opens space for a searing melodic guitar solo, then final chorus lifts with key change, tambourine, and ad-libbed call-and-response., female vocals, pop