With The Cats (1966-1985) Veerman enjoyed stardom in The Netherlands and some chart success abroad, particularly in Belgium in Germany.
After the demise of The Cats, Veerman started a solo career, which spawned another Dutch #1 single, 1987's Sailin' Home.
Sailin' home
Piet Veerman Lyrics
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sailin` home we`re goin` to be free.
Down below the crew`s in motion,
to defy the violence of the sea.
Feelin` young, feelin` strong,
at the hight of the fight,
so nothing can go wrong.
We know we`ll always wanna be,
fighting the sea.
Giant waves are rollin` higher,
`s gonna be a cold and rainy night.
Hands on deck are raw and tired,
prayin` for a sign of distant light.
Feelin` young, feelin` strong,
and the might of the night,
is pounding dark and long.
We know we`ll always wanna be,
fighting the sea.
But there`s the light,
and there`s the fire.
The harbour key,
shines dimly on the shore.
We can see the steeple spire.
And we know ,
we won the fight once more.
Feelin` young, feelin` strong,
and tonight came out right.
But tomorrow could be wrong.
We know we`ll always wanna be,
fighting the sea.
Sailin’ home, sailin’ home.
The song "Sailin' Home" by Piet Veerman is a tribute to sailors who venture out into the vast and unpredictable ocean, braving the fury of the sea and the harsh elements. The opening lines describe the journey across the ocean with a sense of freedom and adventure. The crew working below deck is a testament to their defiance against the violence of the sea. The song highlights the feeling of being young and strong, despite the challenges ahead. As the ship sails into the night, the waves grow bigger, and the night becomes colder and darker. The crew's hands are raw and tired as they pray for a sign of distant light to guide them safely to their destination.
The song's tone changes as the crew catches the first glimpse of light from the harbour key, and the spire of the steeple in the distance. That light symbolizes hope and victory to the sailors, who fought through the night to make it home safely. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the sailors feeling young and strong, yet acknowledging that tomorrow is another day and another adventure they have to face. The song's lyrics manage to capture the essence of a sailor's life, where every day is a battle with the sea, and every night brings hope for a safe return home.
Line by Line Meaning
Sailin' home across the ocean,
We're sailing across the ocean, heading towards our home.
Sailin' home we're goin' to be free.
We're sailing home to experience freedom and liberation.
Down below the crew's in motion,
The crew members below deck are actively working and moving.
To defy the violence of the sea.
They are working hard to resist and overcome the harsh and violent nature of the sea.
Feelin' young, feelin' strong,
We feel young and full of strength.
At the height of the fight, so nothing can go wrong.
We're at the peak of our battle with the sea, so we're confident that nothing can go wrong.
We know we'll always wanna be, fighting the sea.
We understand that we'll always have a desire to conquer and challenge the sea.
Giant waves are rollin' higher,
The waves are becoming bigger and more powerful.
'S gonna be a cold and rainy night.
We're expecting a cold and rainy night ahead.
Hands on deck are raw and tired,
Our hands are sore and tired from the hard work on the deck.
Prayin' for a sign of distant light.
We're hoping to see a light in the distance to guide us through the dark and challenging night ahead.
But there's the light, and there's the fire.
We can see a light and a fire in the distance.
The harbour key, shines dimly on the shore.
We can just make out the dimly shining harbour key on the shore.
We can see the steeple spire.
In addition, we can see the steeple spire of a church or other building on land.
And we know, we won the fight once more.
We've overcome the challenges of the sea and won once again.
Feelin' young, feelin' strong,
We still feel young and strong, empowered by our victory.
And tonight came out right.
Tonight turned out well for us.
But tomorrow could be wrong.
However, we can't be sure that tomorrow will be just as successful and prosperous for us.
Sailin' home, sailin' home.
We are finally sailing towards our home.
Contributed by Layla W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Brian Whitworth
on Sailing home
Could any one please help? As my hearing is not what it used to be I am having dificulty catching all the words to the song Morning Rhyme sung by Peit Veerman. So if any one has a copy of the lyrics and would be willing to forward to me it would be much appreciated.
Brian.
E-Mail briangt40@hotmail.co.uk