Sailing
Benett Lyrics
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I'm barley ready, to be willing, to be ready to give in
There's a nickle on the sunrise and his heart is on the line
What iv'e had to tell him for such a longtime
Chorus....
When I, when I, when I, when I
I go sailing, I think of....
When I, when I, when I, when I,
Golden eyes in messy beds is such a perfect melody
Sunshine will you, you will follow,
Will you be following me
What goes on down there can I come to visit someday
I'm barley ready, to be willing, to be ready to give in
Chorus.....
The lyrics to Bennett's song "Sailing" are quite cryptic and open to interpretation. The song seems to be about the singer's hesitation towards giving in to someone they're interested in. They are contemplating exploring their own desires and getting to know the other person better but are struggling with being vulnerable and taking risks. The first line, "What goes on down there can I come to visit someday," suggests that the singer is curious about what might happen if they were to let go of their reservations and explore their own desires. The repetition of "when I go sailing, I think of" nods at the idea of the singer's desire to escape (perhaps even metaphorically) and think about their desires.
The chorus has a repetitive pattern - "when I, when I, when I, when I, I go sailing, I think of... when I, when I, when I, when I, I just think of..." where the lyrics are incomplete, ending with ellipses. It conveys a sense of uncertainty or incompleteness. This feeling of uncertainty is reinforced by lines like "I'm barley ready, to be willing, to be ready to give in."
The line "Golden eyes in messy beds is such a perfect melody" is interesting. It could suggest that the singer is making a reference to someone they're interested in, or it might just be a metaphor for the perfect, peaceful moment, that makes them want to escape - through "sailing."
Line by Line Meaning
What goes on down there can I come to visit someday
Can I explore and understand the deep, hidden parts of myself one day?
I'm barely ready, to be willing, to be ready to give in
I'm hesitant and fearful about surrendering to vulnerability and authenticity.
There's a nickel on the sunrise and his heart is on the line
The opportunity for a new beginning is presented and his emotions are on the brink.
What I've had to tell him for such a long time
The truth that he's been avoiding disclosing for an extended period of time.
When I, when I, when I, when I, I go sailing, I think of...
The tranquil experience of sailing allows for reflection and contemplation.
When I, when I, when I, when I, I just think of...
The simplistic beauty of being present in the moment while sailing.
Golden eyes in messy beds is such a perfect melody
The imperfections and flaws in a relationship are natural and beautiful, like a harmonious melody.
Sunshine will you, you will follow, will you be following me
Are you, my light and hope, willing to journey with me as I explore my inner self?
Chorus....
Repeating the idea of sailing as a metaphor for self-discovery and peace.
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