Sailing On
Derek Trucks Band Lyrics


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Sailin' on, sailin' on
I can hear sweet voices singin', hear sweet music playin'
Sailin' on, sailin' on
Oh, I wish you were here with me when I'm sailin' on

Well, the spring, summer, autumn, and winter
All I know, you're gonna lay your head on my pillow
Ooh, on a normal night, spring, summer, autumn, winter
All I know, you're gonna tell me which you prefer

Sailin' on, sailin' on
Oh, I wish you were here with me when I'm sailin' on
Everybody clap your hands

Sailin' on, sailin' on
Oh, I wish you could be with me when I'm
Oh, I wish you could be with me when I'm
Oh, I wish you could be with me when I'm
Oh, I wish you could be with me when I'm




Sailin' on
Everybody clap your hands

Overall Meaning

The Derek Trucks Band's song Sailing On is a beautiful and soulful tribute to the joys of sailing and being out on the open water. The lyrics describe the feeling of sailing, with sweet voices singing and music playing in the background. The singer wishes that someone special was with them as they sail, sharing in the experience and the beauty of the moment. The repetition of the phrase "sailing on" throughout the song emphasizes the peacefulness and freedom that comes from being out on the water.


The second verse adds a layer of intimacy to the song, as the singer talks about sharing a pillow with someone they love. The mention of the seasons (spring, summer, autumn, winter) signals the passage of time and the continuity of their relationship, despite the changing seasons. It's almost as if the singer is suggesting that being out on the water, sailing with someone they love, is a constant throughout the year. The song ends with a rousing call for everyone to clap their hands, bringing the listener back to reality after the dreamy, beautiful journey of the song.


Line by Line Meaning

Sailin' on, sailin' on
Continuing forward through life's journey


I can hear sweet voices singin', hear sweet music playin'
Enjoying the beautiful sounds and experiences around me


Sailin' on, sailin' on
Continuing forward through life's journey


Oh, I wish you were here with me when I'm sailin' on
Longing for someone special to share these experiences with


Well, the spring, summer, autumn, and winter
No matter the season or time of year


All I know, you're gonna lay your head on my pillow
Knowing that someone special will always be by my side


Ooh, on a normal night, spring, summer, autumn, winter
Even on an ordinary night during any season


All I know, you're gonna tell me which you prefer
I trust you to always share your preferences with me


Sailin' on, sailin' on
Continuing forward through life's journey


Oh, I wish you were here with me when I'm sailin' on
Longing for the presence of someone special


Everybody clap your hands
Joining together in celebration of life and love


Sailin' on, sailin' on
Continuing forward through life's journey


Oh, I wish you could be with me when I'm
Expressing a deep desire for someone special to share life's experiences with


Oh, I wish you could be with me when I'm
Expressing a deep desire for someone special to share life's experiences with


Oh, I wish you could be with me when I'm
Expressing a deep desire for someone special to share life's experiences with


Oh, I wish you could be with me when I'm
Expressing a deep desire for someone special to share life's experiences with


Sailin' on
Continuing forward through life's journey


Everybody clap your hands
Joining together in celebration of life and love




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RMH

Nothing better than a talented guitarist that works with the band and for the song instead of there ego. Derek trucks is the personification of that idea. Brilliant musician

gavriel lev

Bobby M.H. amen Derek is virtuoso level the likes of which we may never have seen and he shared the stage every night with 10 other people

J C

That's part of what made Duane such a great session player, IMO.

J C

​@gavriel lev look, I bet Duane Allman would've loved Tedeschi Trucks. He was of the opinion that it took however many band members that it took to get whatever sound it is he was looking for. Whether that be 4 or 14. 🙏

kckrye

that finger picking is awesome!  Those quick little flutter picks he starts a 1:14 are so cool.  Never heard him do that before.

guitar jonn

Such a consummate artist. Such phrasing and amazing technique but with a great sense of restraint and space, always searching for the right note or phrase in the right moment that gets you to that higher realm. He's guitar Zen.

AZCobraman

Helps to have that rhythm section too. Nothing like leaving the man some space to play.

John Keane

AZCobraman True that, true that. They're and great band. I have mad respect to musicians with the talent, maturity and selflessness who know that less is more in most situations.

Jam Xandre

I love how the band just laughs after every solo this guy does. They're just like what the fuck? every time.

garry smith

Just imagine being in the presence of greatness every time you go work...

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