Shipwrecked Lyrics

One hundred forty years ago

In eighteen eighty three

Build by a master mariner

For his family

Alfred Doane was this man's name

And from what I can see

When on the land Afred rote

His family history

I became the captain of this house

In nineteen ninety one

I fixed her up, breathed in new life

New era had begun

I worked, I raised my family

Became a single mom

I loved this house with all my soul

The walls felt safe and warm

A house can face the elements

And weather them for years

But Mother Nature's force in time

Will wear away veneers

I am shipwrecked

Water's pouring through my home

From the ceiling to the floor

Down the doorframes and the doors

Dear Lord, what will become of me

I am shipwrecked

I am shipwrecked

Must I bear this storm alone

Can you hear me Alfred Doane

Two gorgeous marble fireplaces

Adorned the grand first floor

Alfred's wood, mill yard sourced

Composed the hallway doors

The front hall gleamed and welcomed

With handcrafted parquet

But water is a mighty force

Wreaked havoc that day

My years of care were washed away

My stewardship was gone

Takes a builder to restore this house

So, I'm passing the baton

I am shipwrecked

Water's pouring through my home

From the ceiling to the floors

Down the doorframes and the doors

Dear Lord, what will become of me

I am shipwrecked

I am shipwrecked

Must I bear this storm alone

Can you hear me Alfred Doane

Hold on, let go

Stay strong on stormy seas

Water is a mighty force

Find shelter, pray for peace

Time to let go

The cycle's come around

Water is a might force

Find hope on solid ground

I am shipwrecked

I am shipwrecked

Must I bear this storm alone

Can you hear me Alfred Doane

Must I bear this storm alone

Can you hear me Alfred Doane