sailor
Clark Petula Lyrics
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Sailor stop your roaming
Sailor, leave the sea
Sailor, when the tide turns
Come home safe to me
As you sail across the sea
In Capri or Amsterdam
Honolulu or Siam
To the harbor of my heart
I will send my love to guide you
As I call across the sea
Come home to me
Sailor stop your roaming
Sailor, leave the sea
Sailor, when the tide turns
Come home safe to me
As you sail across the sea
All my love is there beside you
In Capri or Amsterdam
Honolulu or Siam
To the harbor of my heart
I will send my love to guide you
As I call across the sea
Come home to me (sailor, sailor)
The lyrics to Petula Clark's "Sailor" are a plea from a lover to her sailor to come home safely to her. She implores him to stop his roaming and leave the sea, asking him to return to her when the tide turns. The singer expresses that her love is always with him no matter where the sailor sails to - from Capri to Amsterdam, Honolulu to Siam - and that she will always send her love to guide him home to her. The repeated refrain of "sailor, sailor" is an emotional call to her lover.
The song is a beautiful, yet melancholic portrayal of the heartache and longing felt by lovers who are separated by distance, and in this case, the sea. The lyrics are simple but poignant, capturing the feelings of love, loss, and hope that come with waiting for a loved one to return. The singer's voice conveys the sincerity and urgency of her message to the sailor, making the song a touching tribute to the sacrifices and challenges faced by those in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Sailor stop your roaming
I don't want you to be sailing around anymore
Sailor, leave the sea
Please stop being a sailor and come home to me
Sailor, when the tide turns
Whenever you have the chance to come back, please come home
Come home safe to me
When you come back, please make sure you come back safely
As you sail across the sea
While you're out sailing
All my love is there beside you
Even though you're far away, my love for you is with you on the ship
In Capri or Amsterdam
No matter where you go
Honolulu or Siam
Even if you're in far-off exotic places
To the harbor of my heart
In my heart, there's a place for you to come home to
I will send my love to guide you
My love for you is like a beacon, guiding you back home
As I call across the sea
My voice will reach out for you, wherever you are
Come home to me (sailor, sailor)
I miss you and can't wait for you to come back to me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: WERNER SCHARFENBERGER, JOSEFINE BUSCHSIEWEKE, DAVID KAPP
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peter .farias
"Seemann (Deine Heimat ist das Meer)" (English translation "Sailor (Your Home is the Sea)") is a song originally written in German by Werner Scharfenberger (de) and lyricist Fini Busch (de). A 1959 German-language recording by Lolita became an international hit in 1960-61. The song was covered in a number of languages, most notably by Petula Clark who had her first #1 UK hit with the English-language rendering "Sailor". Clark was also afforded international success with both "Sailor" and the French-language rendering "Marin". A rival version by Anne Shelton was a Top Ten UK hit, concluding her chart career. Other singers for whom "Sailor (Your Home is the Sea)" brought success as rendered in various languages include: .... 1960....(Sailor stop your roaming)
Sailor stop your roaming
Sailor, leave the sea
Sailor, when the tide turns
Come home safe to me
As you sail across the sea
All my love is there beside you
In Capri or Amsterdam
Honolulu or Siam
To the harbor of my heart
I will send my love to guide you
As I call across the sea
Come home to me
Sailor stop your roaming
Sailor, leave the sea
Sailor, when the tide turns
Come home safe to me
As you sail across the sea
All my love is there beside you
In Capri or Amsterdam
Honolulu or Siam
To the harbor of my heart
I will send my love to guide you
As I call across the sea
Come home to me......1960
Jackie Marriott
This song brings back so many happy memories for
I used to sing this in our local for my dear Brother
Who Passed away yesterday
My heart is broken 💔
He was the best brother anyone could have
He went into the Royal Navy at 17
And did service for over 25 years
He was 80 years old and lived his life to the full
But could never leave the sea and went on the Oil Rigs after the Navy
God Bless You my Dear Brother 🙏
WRAPPED IN MY DEAR MOTHER'S ARMS NOW ❤❤❤❤xxxx
Roger Bernard
In January 1951 my mother drove my grandfather to his ship. On the way she informed him that she was pregnant with me. He was thrilled. Unfortunately, three weeks later he was lost at sea. This song has had a very special place in my heart. When I asked my mother if she ever missed her father she said ,with a warm smile, “He never left me …looking at him right now.
Sam Defrond
A sad but wonderful story
chazversace
That's awesome
chazversace
Heart goes out to all who served❤
Marty Ja
That was always my fear, going overbord.
I can never, never understand how mother let her son's go to sea?
james kemp
That's an amazing thing. Great song
paul tandy
This is a brilliant song, i never get tired of listening to this
The21stCAnglosaxon
As a sailor, this is relatable!
I go so far away for 2 weeks or so.
My family always wish me luck in sea and that I get back.
Jack Reacher
One of the first memories of my mum was her singing this song, so vivid even 60 years on, RIP Mum, We miss you.❤
Adam Lauina
Always loved the song but just thinking of all the sailors who never made it home to their loved ones. Deepest respect.