Sail Away
Clarissa Lyrics


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Lock the door, sun's a fallin'.
Poke the fire, don't let the cold in.
Gonna try to sail away from the rest of my life.

Found a boat to make the break in.
Filled with hope 'bout the step I'm takin'.
Gonna try to sail away from the rest of my life.
Spent a long time list'ning to the captain of the sea,
Shoutin' orders to his crew; no one hears but me.

Cast away, tide's a runnin'

Hoist the sail, strong wind's comin'.
Gonna try to sail away from the rest of my life.

Spent a long time list'ning to the captain of the sea,
Shoutin' orders to his crew; no one hears but me.

Lock the door, sun's a fallin'.
Poke the fire, don't let the cold in.




Gonna try to sail away from the rest of my life.
Gonna try to sail away from the rest of my life.

Overall Meaning

In Clarissa's song Sail Away, the lyrics describe a person who is trying to escape their current life and start fresh. The first stanza sets the scene as the sun is setting and the person makes sure to lock the door and keep the cold out. The second stanza talks about how they have found a boat and are hopeful about the new step they are taking to sail away from their old life. The following lines suggest that the person has spent a long time listening to the captain of the sea, almost as if they have been mentally preparing themselves for this escape. The chorus then repeats the ambition of sailing away from their current life, in the hope of finding something better.


The repetition of the first and last stanzas and the chorus gives a sense of closure and highlights the determination of the singer. The use of metaphors, such as sailing away to escape one's problems, adds to the depth of the lyrics. The captain mentioned in the lyrics could potentially represent the singer's own inner voice, guiding them towards their new path. The lyrics could also be interpreted to mean the person is feeling lonely and disconnected, and is seeking solace by getting away from it all.


Line by Line Meaning

Lock the door, sun's a fallin'.
I am shutting the door because the sun is setting, signaling the end of the day.


Poke the fire, don't let the cold in.
I am stoking the fire to keep myself warm and protect myself from the chill outside.


Gonna try to sail away from the rest of my life.
I am seeking a new adventure and a fresh start, hoping to leave behind the troubles of my current existence.


Found a boat to make the break in.
I have discovered a vessel that will allow me to depart from my old life and embark on a new journey.


Filled with hope 'bout the step I'm takin'.
I am optimistic about the future and the choice I have made to leave my old life behind and start anew.


Spent a long time list'ning to the captain of the sea, Shoutin' orders to his crew; no one hears but me.
I have been listening to the guidance of experienced seafarers, but ultimately the decision and responsibility to sail lies solely with me.


Cast away, tide's a runnin'.
I have cut ties with my old life and am pushing forward, guided by the natural forces of the ocean.


Hoist the sail, strong wind's comin'.
I am preparing to embrace the challenges that lie ahead, including powerful winds and treacherous waters.


Gonna try to sail away from the rest of my life.
Reinforcing my commitment to pursue a new path in life and leave behind the past.


Lock the door, sun's a fallin'.
Ending the day and preparing to depart on my journey, reinforced by my earlier actions.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RANDY NEWMAN

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