I talk to the tempest, in front of me Facing her dark deep eyes, I am ready to scream
Into her stormy eyes, My fears I behold Terror will strike me down to the floor
Over and over I long for the day When I can find the meanings of my life I descend into the maelstrom of my darkest side No one can hear me while I ask aloud to the face of this horror
[chorus] What does it take to be a man, harder than before to cry your tears and not afraid to let them show What does it take to face your inner demons, with no words left untold What does it take to be a stronger man (when the Tempest in raging on) What does it take to be a real man Tempest calling now
I talk to the Tempest, for the last time Standing in front of her, my arms open wide She opens her jaws now and flashes her teeth "Son, it's my turn now to speak"
Over and over, day after day I fed on the power of your inner self I am the maelstrom of your darkest side I have no answer and you will not care When I will crash you and wipe you away
[chorus] What does it take to be a man, harder than before to cry your tears and not afraid to let them show What does it take to face your inner demons, with no words left untold What does it take to be a stronger man (when the Tempest in raging on) What does it take to be a real man Tempest calling now
Everything changes and all stays the same Don't look for a reason, it doesn't matter anyway You must face the Tempest, don't try to step aside When the storm rages harder, it's your time to fight
[chorus] What does it take to be a man, harder than before to cry your tears and not afraid to let them show What does it take to face your inner demons, with no words left untold What does it take to be a stronger man (when the Tempest in raging on) What does it take to be a real man Tempest calling now