Loggins is best known for writing and recording the Top Ten hit Please Come to Boston in 1974. However, he also wrote Pieces of April, which became a Top Twenty Hit in 1973. He has written material for Restless Heart, Wynonna Judd, Reba McEntire, Gary Morris, Alabama, Toby Keith and Don Williams. He recorded a #1 Country song as a duet with Anne Murray in 1984 called Nobody Loves Me like You Do which also won a CMA Award for Vocal Duo of the Year. Those familiar with the Masters Golf Tournament will also have heard the theme Augusta, also written by Loggins.
One Way Ticket To Paradise
Dave Loggins Lyrics
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Would you like to sail the seven seas the rest of our lives?
Would you care if nobody was there but you and I
And a castaway wind as our guide?
We would ride over the deep blue highway
And chase the sun 'til she sleeps in the sea
And the moonlight is on the sand
And there beneath that heavenly skylight
And in the name of love, we'd claim that land
I know it's just a dream, but dreams have been known to come true
For an imaginary captain and a one-woman crew
I see us on a ship named the Sandcastle sailing off into the blue
On a one-way ticket to paradise (On a one-way ticket to paradise)
Mmm, do you want to go?
On a one-way ticket to paradise (On a one-way ticket now)
Wouldn't that be nice?
I could meet you on the shoreline some morning soon
With no destination short of sailing 'round the moon
Seafaring gypsies flowing with the tide
With a castaway wind by our side, we'd ride
Yes, I know it's just a dream, but dreams have been known to come true
For an imaginary captain and a one-woman crew
I see us on a ship named the Sandcastle sailing off into the blue
On a one-way ticket to paradise (On a one-way ticket to paradise)
Oh, do you want to go, baby?
On a one-way ticket to paradise (On a one-way ticket now)
Wouldn't that be nice?
So nice
Wouldn't that be nice?
Wouldn't that be nice?
Wouldn't that be so nice?
Mmm, wouldn't that be?
Do you want to go with me, baby?
Do you want to go?
I said, do you want to go with me, baby?
Do you want to go?
Let's go on a one-way ticket to paradise (Do you want to go?)
(Do you want to go with me, baby?)
On a one-way ticket to paradise (Do you want to go?)
(Do you want to go with me, baby?)
On a one-way ticket to paradise (Do you want to go?)
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On a one-way ticket to paradise (Do you want to go?)
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On a one-way ticket to paradise (Do you want to go?)
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In Dave Loggins's "One Way Ticket to Paradise," the lyrics talk about the possibility of leaving everything behind and embarking on a journey to a tropical island with a loved one. The singer is offering a chance to escape reality and sail across oceans, chasing the sun, and living life in the moment.
The lyrics capture the essence of adventure and freedom as the singer dreams of meeting their lover on the shoreline, sailing around the moon, and exploring foreign lands on a one-way ticket to paradise. The song has a dreamy quality that invites the listener to imagine these possibilities and inspires a sense of longing for something more.
The song's repeated phrase, "On a one-way ticket to paradise," serves as a mantra for letting go of responsibilities and commitments and diving into a new adventure. The lyrics also speak to the power of imagination and the possibility of dreams coming true, no matter how far-fetched they may seem.
Overall, the song captures the longing for adventure and the desire to break free from the routine of daily life and embrace new experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Would you like to live with me on a tropical island?
Would you be interested in sharing a life of love and adventure freely on an exotic island paradise?
Would you like to sail the seven seas the rest of our lives?
Would you be willing to embark on a perpetual, thrilling journey across the world's oceans together?
Would you care if nobody was there but you and I
Would it matter if it were just the two of us on this romantic, carefree endeavor?
And a castaway wind as our guide?
Letting the forces of nature guide us, like castaway explorers adrift on the open sea.
We would ride over the deep blue highway
We would joyfully sail across the vast, open expanse of the world's oceans.
And chase the sun 'til she sleeps in the sea
We would follow the sun's path from dawn to dusk until it descends below the horizon.
And the moonlight is on the sand
When night falls, we would bask in the moonlight shining on the beaches and sands.
And there beneath that heavenly skylight
In the breathtaking scenery beneath the wondrous beauty of the sky above.
You could lay in the shade of the palms of my hands
You could relax and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere, safely enveloped in my loving embrace.
And in the name of love, we'd claim that land
Together we would unite in love to claim our paradise as our own.
I know it's just a dream, but dreams have been known to come true
Although it may seem implausible, dreams can and do come to fruition in reality.
For an imaginary captain and a one-woman crew
Two people alone, without other companions, with one leading the way, daring to dream and construct a life together.
I see us on a ship named the Sandcastle sailing off into the blue
Imagining us both sailing away to the horizon on our boat named Sandcastle, pursuing our destiny fearlessly.
On a one-way ticket to paradise (On a one-way ticket to paradise)
In one direction only, without compromise or second thoughts, we set off towards a life of pure bliss.
Mmm, do you want to go?
Would you be excited to embark on this thrilling adventure with me?
Wouldn't that be nice?
Wouldn't it be absolutely delightful?
I could meet you on the shoreline some morning soon
I will wait to see you on the shore one fine day, overlooking the vast blue horizon.
With no destination short of sailing 'round the moon
Our journey is indefinite, with nothing short of orbiting the moon as an ultimate goal.
Seafaring gypsies flowing with the tide
Adventurers in spirit, freely flowing with the oceans' currents, with no strings attached.
With a castaway wind by our side, we'd ride
With the wild and carefree wind guiding us, we would ride, undeterred by any challenge or situation.
Yes, I know it's just a dream, but dreams have been known to come true
Yes, I understand that this is but a dream, but such dreams, with commitment and daring, can and do manifest in reality.
For an imaginary captain and a one-woman crew
For two people alone, creating their fate and destiny through their challenge of this vast natural world.
I see us on a ship named the Sandcastle sailing off into the blue
I envision us as bold, adventurous sailors who are fearless in charting our course across the open seas we look to conquer.
On a one-way ticket to paradise (On a one-way ticket to paradise)
Onward and with no looking back, we are set in our path- with no flightless birds, with no regrets- towards a life of idyllic happiness.
Oh, do you want to go, baby?
Oh, my love, is this pilgrimage something that you would consider undertaking with me?
Wouldn't that be nice?
Wouldn't it be wondrous if we were to embark on this journey?
So nice
How absolutely delightful it would be!
Wouldn't that be nice?
How wondrous would that be, my love?
Wouldn't that be nice?
Just imagine how idyllic and sublime it would be!
Mmm, wouldn't that be?
Oh, how enchanting and divine such an undertaking would be!
Do you want to go with me, baby?
Beloved, are you ready to set sail for our little slice of paradise?- with no going back, no regret?
Do you want to go?
Are you feeling brave and daring enough to join me on this journey, my love?
I said, do you want to go with me, baby?
Once again, dear love, I ask you- are you willing and excited to join together with me and embark on this journey to build our own destiny?
Do you want to go?
Will you take the leap of faith and commit to this journey? It will be a young and compulsive journey, full of thrills and love.
Writer(s): Dave Loggins
Contributed by Kylie H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.