Sailing
☆NSYNC Lyrics


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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
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)
Takes me away to where I want to be
(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

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
(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)
(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

Overall Meaning

In the song "Sailing" by *NSYNC, the lyrics describe a sense of escape and longing for a more peaceful and beautiful life. The first two stanzas speak of sailing as a means of escaping to a paradise or Never Never Land, both of which signify a place of happiness and freedom. The use of the phrase "if the wind is right" emphasizes the importance of fate and the belief that certain things are meant to be. The canvas referred to in the lyrics can also be seen as a metaphor for life and the power we hold to create our own reality.


As the chorus repeats, the image of sailing becomes a source of hope and comfort, as it takes the singer away from their current reality and towards a place where their dreams can come true. The final verse acknowledges the importance of returning to reality, but still holds onto the hope and promise that a better life can be achieved.


One interesting fact about this song is that it was originally written and recorded by Christopher Cross in 1979. *NSYNC's cover was released in 2000 as a bonus track on their third album.


Another interesting fact is that the song was used as the theme for the 1981 movie "Arthur" starring Dudley Moore and Liza Minnelli.


The song was also featured on the soundtrack to the TV show "Glee" in 2012.


In an interview, Lance Bass of *NSYNC revealed that the song was his favorite to perform live.


The music video for the song features the band sailing on a boat and was directed by Wayne Isham, who has also directed videos for artists such as Bon Jovi and Michael Jackson.


The song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 2001, but lost to "Cousin Dupree" by Steely Dan.


The chord progression for the song is G – D – Am7 – D7 – G – D – C – G.


Overall, "Sailing" is a song that speaks to the universal desire for escape and finding a better life. It has resonated with audiences for over 40 years and continues to be a beloved classic.


Line by Line Meaning

Well it's not far down to paradise
Paradise is not far away, at least not for me


At least it's not for me
I know that paradise is close for me personally


And if the wind is right you can sail away
If the wind is blowing the right way, you can leave and go on an adventure


And find tranquility
You can find a peaceful state of mind


Oh, the canvas can do miracles
Sailing makes great things happen


Just you wait and see
Trust the process, good things are coming


Baby believe me, oh
I promise, it's true


It's not far to Never Never Land
Never Never Land (a fantasy world) is close by


No reason to pretend
There's no need to act like it's not real


And if the wind is right you can find the joy
When the wind's blowing right, you can feel real happiness


Of innocence again
Like the joy you felt as a child


Sailing (takes me away)
Sailing brings me on a journey


Takes me away
It takes me far from here


To where I've always heard it could be
To a place where I think I could find happiness


(I heard it could be)
I heard it was possible


Just a dream and a wind to carry me
All I need is a dream and the wind to take me there


(Soon I will be free)
I'll soon be free from this place


Soon I will be free, yeah
I'm soon to be free


Fantasy, it gets the best of me
I get caught up in my dreams and imaginations


When I'm sailing, sailing
When I'm out at sea


All the world in a reverie
I'm in a daydream, everything is magic


Every word is a symphony
Everything I hear is beautiful


Won't you believe me, oh
Can you trust me on this?


Well it's not far back to sanity
Sanity isn't that far away


And find serenity
You can find a peaceful state of mind


Soon I will be free, free
I'll soon be free, completely




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER C. CROSS

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This generation wonders how we '90s teens survived without google, and social media. This is it lol. We lived through it and it was awesome.

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Soo so true ! I miss those times

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Because we were living life not living social media and we live strong and faithful 👍🤘🏼

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@TeacherShereena

I'm 37 now but I still love this song! How I wish that I could turn back time! 😭

@zeebhnajera6214

I wish if there is a time machine I will travel to that era and live it and every decade that passes I will retravel and retravel to it

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I wish too

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