He has been working as a solo artist since 2003. Brad continues the Dispatch legacy by spending time building relationships, both locally and overseas, and by investing in a community of listeners who desire more than just music. His first solo album, Watchfires, was released in February 2005 on his new label Third Surfer.
Braddigan is an intense soul, a visionary living a wild and traveled life with a clear purpose of bringing people together. Music, film, family, surfing, and hanging with kids in far-away lands are his passions. Whether he's touring in the states or working on one of his projects in Central or South America, his approach is the same, it's never what you do in life, but the heart with which you do it, he offers.
Music
Braddigan has a kind of touching music. Not touching in the surface, but something deep. Today, we lack of artists that composes and plays putting all hearts and feelings on it, but this scenery started to turn up some years from now, and Braddigan is one of the artists handling the change.
Sailin'
Braddigan Lyrics
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movin' slow or so they might say
i've been takin' my time once again
now the difference between you and me
you're runnin' fast while i'm down on my knees
i'm beggin' you one more time
i'm beggin' you please go slow
and if i would have known
that you would not be here today
i think i would have taken time
to write down all those things
to you i would say
sailin' on a lazy day
movin' slow or so they might say
i've been takin' my time once again
it would've been somethin'
if you'd come down off your horse
it would've been somethin'
if you said to me of course
this life is much better
things they feel like a feather
and if i would have known
that you would not be here today
i think i would have taken time
to write down all those things
to you i would say
sailin' on a lazy day, movin' slow so they might
say, movin' slow so they might say
movin' slow so they might say
The song "Sailin'" by Braddigan is a soothing and introspective piece about taking time to enjoy life's simple pleasures and reflecting on the importance of slowing down. The lyrics describe the singer's personal experience of moving at a slow pace, while everyone around him seems to be in a rush. The difference between him and others is that he is not in a hurry to reach his destination, but instead he chooses to savor the journey, taking his time to appreciate the beauty of his surroundings.
The theme of regret is also emphasized, as the singer muses about the things he would have done differently if he had known that the person he misses would not be present today. He wishes that he had taken more time to write down his thoughts and express his feelings to that person. He urges the listener to slow down, enjoy life, and not take anything for granted because time is fleeting.
Overall, the song evokes a nostalgic and bittersweet feeling, imbued with a sense of longing for the past and regret for not seizing the moment. It serves as a reminder to appreciate the present and to cherish the people that are important to us before it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
well i've been sailin' on a lazy day
I have been taking it easy and going at a leisurely pace.
movin' slow or so they might say
Although I am moving slowly, some might perceive it as laziness.
i've been takin' my time once again
I am once again choosing to move at my own pace and not rush things.
now the difference between you and me
There is a contrasting viewpoint and approach to life between us.
you're runnin' fast while i'm down on my knees
You are moving quickly and with purpose, while I am taking a slower and more reflective approach.
i'm beggin' you one more time
I am pleading with you again.
i'm beggin' you please go slow
I am asking you to slow down and match my pace.
and if i would have known
If only I had known.
that you would not be here today
That you would no longer be present.
i think i would have taken time
I would have made the effort.
to write down all those things
To take note of all the things.
to you i would say
That I would express to you.
it would've been somethin'
It would have been meaningful.
if you'd come down off your horse
If you had let go of your arrogance or pride.
if you said to me of course
If you had agreed with me without resistance.
this life is much better
That life is more enjoyable or fulfilling.
things they feel like a feather
Things seem easy and effortless.
sailin' on a lazy day, movin' slow so they might say, movin' slow so they might say, movin' slow so they might say
Reiteration of the idea of moving slowly and at a leisurely pace.
Contributed by Gianna V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.