Sailing
*NSYNC Lyrics
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At least it's not for me
And if the wind is right you can sail away
And find tranquility
Oh, the canvas can do miracles
Just you wait and see
Baby believe me, oh
It's not far to Never Never Land
No reason to pretend
And if the wind is right you can find the joy
Of innocence again
Oh, the canvas can do miracles
Just you wait and see
Baby believe me, oh
Sailing (takes me away)
Takes me away
To where I've always heard it could be
(I heard it could be)
Just a dream and a wind to carry me
(Soon I will be free)
Soon I will be free, yeah
Fantasy, it gets the best of me
When I'm sailing, sailing
All the world in a reverie
Every word is a symphony
Won't you believe me, oh
Sailing (takes me away)
Takes me away
To where I've always heard it could be (takes me away, where I wanna be)
(I heard it could be)
Just a dream and a wind to carry me
(Soon I will be free)
Soon I will be free
Well it's not far back to sanity
At least it's not for me
And if the wind is right you can sail away
And find serenity
Oh, the canvas can do miracles
Just you wait and see
Baby believe me, oh
Sailing (takes me away)
Takes me away
(To where I've always heard it could be)
I heard it could be
(I heard it could be)
Just a dream and a wind to carry me
(Soon I will be free)
Soon I will be free, free
Sailing (takes me away)
Takes me away to where I've always heard it could be
I heard it could be
I heard it could be
Just a dream and a wind to carry me
(Soon I will be free)
Soon I will be free, yeah
The lyrics of *NSYNC's song "Sailing" are an ode to the power of imagination and the desire to escape reality. The song begins with the opening lines "It's not far down to paradise, at least it's not for me" suggesting that paradise is a state of mind, not necessarily a physical place. The lyrics then continue to describe the freedom that can be achieved through sailing away with the wind. The canvas that represents the sail of the boat can do miracles as you can find tranquility, joy, and innocence in the journey. The repetition of the line "Baby believe me, oh" adds emphasis to the message of the song, that you have to believe in yourself and in your dreams to make them a reality.
The second verse continues this theme, and the lyrics mention the idea of Never Never Land, indicating a place of everlasting youth and happiness. The song then repeats the chorus, highlighting the power of sailing to take the singer away to a better place, where every word is a symphony. The singer admits that fantasy gets the best of them and they often escape to a world of their own when they're sailing. However, the song notes that it's not just a dream that's carrying them away, but also the wind.
The last verse brings it back to reality, suggesting that you don't have to be in Never Never Land to find serenity, but the power of the wind can take you there. The song ends with a reprise of the chorus, strengthening the idea that the freedom and peace you seek can be found on the open sea.
Overall, *NSYNC's "Sailing" is an anthem to anyone who has ever dreamed of escaping their present circumstance and finding peace, joy, and tranquility. It encourages the listener to have faith in themselves and in the power of imagination and the journey itself to help reach their goals.
Line by Line Meaning
Well it's not far down to paradise
The world we dream of is not as far as it may seem.
At least it's not for me
I've found my own piece of paradise, and it's not too far from where I am now.
And if the wind is right you can sail away
If you're lucky, the winds of life can carry you towards your dreams.
And find tranquility
You can find peace and calmness in the journey towards your ultimate destination.
Oh, the canvas can do miracles
The sails of a boat can create wonders, just like the journey of life can lead to unexpected miracles.
Just you wait and see
You may not realize it yet, but the journey is full of excitement and anticipation.
Baby believe me, oh
Just trust in yourself and your own journey.
It's not far to Never Never Land
A world of imagination and fantasy is not too far away, and it's possible to find your own version of it.
No reason to pretend
There's no need to pretend to be someone you're not, because you can always find your own path.
And if the wind is right you can find the joy
With a bit of luck, you can find pure joy and happiness on your journey.
Of innocence again
You can rediscover a sense of innocence and freedom on your journey towards your dreams.
Sailing (takes me away)
The journey towards my dreams takes me away from my current reality.
To where I've always heard it could be
I'm sailing towards the world and reality that I've always dreamed of.
(I heard it could be)
This dream has been echoing in my mind for a long time.
Just a dream and a wind to carry me
All I need is my imagination and the help of fate to take me to where I want to be.
(Soon I will be free)
I'm on the cusp of achieving my dream, which will bring me freedom.
Fantasy, it gets the best of me
Sometimes my imagination takes over and I get lost in my dreams.
When I'm sailing, sailing
On my journey towards my dreams, I feel like I'm sailing on the sea of life.
All the world in a reverie
The journey towards my dreams feels like a beautiful dream, and the world around me feels like it's lost in that dream too.
Every word is a symphony
Every moment and experience on this journey is like music to my ears.
Won't you believe me, oh
I want you to believe in my journey and that it's possible for you to achieve your dreams too.
Well it's not far back to sanity
When I'm feeling lost, I'm not far from finding my own sense of stability and sanity.
And find serenity
On the journey towards my dreams, I can find peace and calmness.
Soon I will be free, free
I'm going to achieve my dreams and be completely free from the limitations of my current reality.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Christopher C. Cross
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Lyrics:
[Verse 1]
Well, it's not far down to paradise
At least it's not for me
And if the wind is right you can sail away
And find tranquility
Oh, the canvas can do miracles
Just you wait and see
Believe me
[Verse 2]
It's not far to never never land
No reason to pretend
And if the wind is right you can find the joy
Of innocence again
Oh, the canvas can do miracles
Just you wait and see
Believe me
[Chorus]
Sailing
Takes me away to where I've always heard it could be
Just a dream and the wind to carry me
Soon I will be free
[Verse 3]
Fantasy
It gets the best of me
When I'm sailing
All caught up in the reverie
Every word is a symphony
Won't you believe me?
[Chorus]
Sailing
Takes me away to where I've always heard it could be
Just a dream and the wind to carry me
And soon I will be free
[Instrumental Bridge]
[Alt. Verse 1]
Well, it's not far back to sanity
At least it's not for me
And if the wind is right you can sail away
And find serenity
Oh, the canvas can do miracles
Just you wait and see
Really, believe me
[Chorus]
Sailing
Takes me away to where I've always heard it could be
Just a dream and the wind to carry me
And soon I will be free
@TheBurgessNetwork
One of the best cover songs ever. JC's lead vocals, Chris' falsetto, Lance's bass voice making it a well-rounded vocal group. They had one of the best harmonies of any "boy band." This is why their 2nd album sold 2 million in the first week! And they held on to that record for about 18 years! This song is cheering me up during this pandemic for sure. NSYNC fan forever!
@jaylafae1787
Babe I just listened it to it today after YEARS! I got chills EVERYWHERE! I’m a Backstreet Fan girl but NSYNC has always been wonderful. Everyone sleeps on this song. It has to be one of their best ones
@TheBurgessNetwork
@@jaylafae1787 Yes! I am also a Backstreet fan! 😆😆😆 OMG! The Backstreet fan and NSYNC fan rivalry back in the 2000s tore me apart because I was buying both of the groups' albums! But I love them!
@dhirshg
Backstreet had the best harmonies of any band - only two members of Nsync could actually sing sadly.
@halley-lujah
Hands down. I just came from the cross version and was like nope
@halley-lujah
Y’all the dooo and ahhhs and oooos and Chris falsetto is fire and lance hitting the bass perfectly
@i-110driver6
JC wasn't no joke back then. My man would sing the hell out of those songs. Good memories!
@nbaoldgirl
That part 🎯
@nylat6305
Beautiful harmony but JC definitely deserves credit for his voice. Incredible soul.
@nbaoldgirl
PERIOD!! He doesn’t get enough credit…