Amy Millan is a Canadian indie rock singer and guitarist, recording and per… Read Full Bio ↴Amy Millan is a Canadian indie rock singer and guitarist, recording and performing with the bands Stars and Broken Social Scene. Her debut solo album, Honey From The Tombs, was released by Arts & Crafts on May 30, 2006. In interviews Amy has stated that the songs on Honey from the Tombs were written over a period of years, but are only now being released. Millan released her sophomore album, Masters of the Burial, on September 8, 2009. The album is produced by Martin Kinack and musicians appearing include Evan Cranley, Dan and Jenny Whiteley, Leslie Feist and Liam O’Neil. The album features several cover songs, including some written by Death Cab for Cutie and Sarah Harmer.

Low Sail
Amy Millan Lyrics

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It got cold tonight
Rusted and restless tonight
Though we're losin' sight
I'll find my way back to you

It got worse tonight
Crooked and cursed tonight
Though we're losin' time

I'll find my way back to you

You, you with nothin' left to lose
And you, you who can see right into me

Sails set low tonight
A windless road tonight

But if you catch my eye
I'll find my way back to you

Overall Meaning

In "Low Sail," Amy Millan sings about losing one's way, but ultimately finding a path back to where one needs to be. The lyrics create a sense of restlessness and struggle, but also emphasize the importance of connection and never giving up hope. The line "It got cold tonight, rusted and restless tonight" suggests a sense of isolation and discomfort, while the repetition of "I'll find my way back to you" shows determination and faith in finding a way out of the darkness.

The chorus emphasizes the importance of connection and the understanding that even when things seem hopeless and lost, there are people who can guide and support us through tough times. The line "You, you with nothin' left to lose, and you, you who can see right into me" speaks to the idea that sometimes the people who understand us best are those who have been through similar struggles and who have also experienced loss and hardship.

Overall, "Low Sail" is a song about perseverance, hope, and the power of human connection, even in the darkest of times.

Line by Line Meaning

It got cold tonight
It got worse tonight

Rusted and restless tonight
Crooked and cursed tonight

Though we're losin' sight
Though we're losin' time

I'll find my way back to you
I'll find my way back to you

You, you with nothin' left to lose
You who have lost everything

And you, you who can see right into me
And you, the one who understands me best

Sails set low tonight
The journey seems difficult tonight

A windless road tonight
A path with no direction tonight

But if you catch my eye
But if we connect again

I'll find my way back to you
I'll find my way back to you