Sailing Away
Brennan Moya Lyrics
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Hearts are weary, these sleepless nights are hard
But I'm sill longing for the hand that led me
Where I have spent my youth away
[Gaelic]
Sailing the waves to distant mountains
How I tremble remembering your brown eyes
Don't let my memories fade away
[Gaelic]
In Brennan Moya's song Sailing Away, the lyrics paint a picture of a journey towards the unknown. The opening line "Sailing away to deeper oceans" signifies leaving everything familiar behind in pursuit of a new adventure. The second line "Hearts are weary, these sleepless nights are hard" hints at the difficulty of starting anew and the struggles that come with change. Despite this, the singer still longs for the hand that led them, implying a sense of nostalgia for the past and the familiarity it provided.
The next stanza "Sailing the waves to distant mountains / Strange and cloudy, I struggle to be brave" mirrors the concept of journeying towards something undefined, something that is far from being comprehended clearly. The mention of "distant mountains" adds to this feeling of moving towards something unreachable. The line "How I tremble remembering your brown eyes / Don't let my memories fade away" talks about something that has been left behind and the fear of losing the memories associated with it. The use of Gaelic at the beginning and the end of the song adds to the sense of mystery and exploration.
Overall, Sailing Away is a song that talks about taking a leap into the unknown and the challenges that come with leaving behind everything one has known. The lyrics effectively convey a mix of nostalgia and fear, while also emphasizing the desire to hold on to memories.
Line by Line Meaning
Sailing away to deeper oceans
I am leaving for uncharted waters
Hearts are weary, these sleepless nights are hard
I am experiencing emotional exhaustion from this journey
But I'm still longing for the hand that led me
I miss the guidance of the person who brought me to this point
Where I have spent my youth away
I am leaving a place where I have formed many memories and grown up
Sailing the waves to distant mountains
I am embarking on a journey that will take me far away
Strange and cloudy, I struggle to be brave
I am facing uncertainty and my courage is being tested
How I tremble remembering your brown eyes
I am nostalgic for someone close to me
Don't let my memories fade away
I want to hold onto and cherish my past experiences
[Gaelic]
This line is in Gaelic, meaning it is not in English.
[Gaelic]
This line is in Gaelic, meaning it is not in English.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MOYA BRENNAN, FIONAN DE BARRA, ROSS CULLUM
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Kidiu
Sailing away to deeper oceans
Hearts are weary, these sleepless nights are hard
But I'm still longing for the hand that led me
Where I had spent my youth away
D'fhág mé slán ag na daoine' tá fágtha
'San talamh a rugadh mé
D'fhág mé slán ag daoine istigh i mo chroí
Sin mar a bheas chóiche
Sweeping the waves to foreign mountains
Strange and lonely, I struggle to be brave
How I tremble remembering your brown eyes
Don't let my memories fade away
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