The band's first single, Sail debuted at #30 on the U.S. Billboard Alternative Songs chart on the chart week of February 10, 2011. The band released their debut album Megalithic Symphony digitally on March 15th, 2011, and the physical CD was released March 29th, 2011 on Red Bull Records. The album features 15 tracks with iTunes and Amazon featuring the bonus tracks "Swinging from the Castles" and "Shoestrings" respectively.
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Sail
Awolnation Lyrics
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This is how I show my love
I made it in my mind because
Blame it on my ADD baby
This is how an angel dies
Blame it on my own sick pride
Blame it on my ADD baby
Sail, sail
Sail, sail, sail
Maybe I should cry for help
Maybe I should kill myself (myself)
Blame it on my ADD baby
Maybe I'm a different breed
Maybe I'm not listening
So blame it on my ADD baby
Sail, sail
Sail, sail, sail
La la la la la, la la la la la, ohh
La la la la la, la la la la la, ohh
La la la la la, la la la la
Sail, sail
Sail, sail
Sail, sail
Sail, sail, sail
The lyrics to "Sail" by AWOLNATION are open for interpretation, as they are a mash-up of seemingly unrelated phrases. Nonetheless, it seems to be about the intense emotions that the singer feels and how he expresses them through certain behaviors. The first verse suggests that the singer is showing his love in a unique way because he has created it in his mind. He then blames his behavior on his Attention Deficit Disorder, or ADD, which may be causing him to think and act impulsively.
The second verse takes a darker tone, with the singer suggesting that he is on the brink of collapse or self-harm. He blames his pride and his ADD for these suicidal thoughts. The chorus repeats the word "sail" several times, leaving it up to interpretation as to what it means. It could be a metaphor for freedom or escape, or it could be a literal reference to sailing on the ocean.
The last verse again suggests the singer's uniqueness, feeling like he might be a different breed or not listening to what people tell him. He once again blames it on his ADD, suggesting that it might be the root of his struggles.
Overall, "Sail" is a song about intense emotions and the ways in which people express them. It seems to suggest that sometimes people's behavior is beyond their control, and that there might be underlying reasons for why they act the way they do.
Line by Line Meaning
This is how I show my love
I express my love in a unique way that may not be understood by others.
I made it in my mind because
I created my own interpretation of love in my thoughts.
Blame it on my ADD baby
I attribute my unique behavior to attention deficit disorder.
This is how an angel dies
This is how a person loses their innocence and purity.
Blame it on my own sick pride
I accept responsibility for my own arrogance and conceit.
Sail, sail
I will continue on my path, despite any obstacles or challenges.
Maybe I should cry for help
Perhaps I should reach out for assistance.
Maybe I should kill myself (myself)
Perhaps suicide is an option for me to escape my problems.
Maybe I'm a different breed
Perhaps I am unique in my thoughts and actions.
Maybe I'm not listening
Perhaps I am not receptive to other perspectives or opinions.
So blame it on my ADD baby
I attribute my unique behavior to attention deficit disorder.
La la la la la, la la la la la, ohh
Instrumental
Sail, sail
I will continue on my path, despite any obstacles or challenges.
Sail, sail, sail
I will keep moving forward, no matter what.
Sail, sail
I will continue on my path, despite any obstacles or challenges.
Sail, sail
I will keep moving forward, no matter what.
Sail, sail, sail
I will not give up, even when things get tough.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Aaron Richard Bruno
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