No More Nebuchadnezzar
Don Davis Lyrics


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Out among the stars I sail, way beyond the moon
In my silver ship I sail, a dream that ended to soon
Now I know exactly who I am and what I'm here for
And I will go sailing no more

All the things I thought I'd be, all the brave things I'd done
Vanished like a snowflake with the rising of the sun
Never more to sail my ship, where no man has gone before
And I will go sailing no more

But no, it can't be true I could fly if I wanted to




Like a bird in the sky if I believe I can fly, why I'd fly
Clearly, I will go sailing, no more

Overall Meaning

In Don Davis's song No More Nebuchadnezzar, the singer reflects on their past experiences of exploring the unknown depths of the universe through space travel in a silver ship. However, the singer's adventurous spirit has come to an end as they come to terms with their true identity and purpose. The dream of space travel has ended too soon, leaving the singer to contemplate the bravery they once possessed and the things they thought they would achieve. The imagery of a snowflake disappearing with the rising sun shows the fleeting nature of the singer's aspirations. They will no longer embark on a journey where no man has gone before, as they have now found their true north.


The singer, however, still holds onto the belief that they can fly if they wanted to. The lyrics "But no, it can't be true I could fly if I wanted to. Like a bird in the sky if I believe I can fly, why I'd fly" indicate the longing to still reach for the stars, though it may not necessarily involve physical space travel. The singer concludes that they will go sailing no more, implying that they are ready to move on from their past adventurous self and embrace their newfound identity.


Line by Line Meaning

Out among the stars I sail, way beyond the moon
I travel into deep space, farther than the moon


In my silver ship I sail, a dream that ended too soon
My journey through space ended abruptly, and I long for more


Now I know exactly who I am and what I'm here for
I have found my purpose and identity


And I will go sailing no more
I will no longer embark on these space adventures


All the things I thought I'd be, all the brave things I'd done
My hopes and accomplishments vanished quickly


Vanished like a snowflake with the rising of the sun
My dreams melted away quickly


Never more to sail my ship, where no man has gone before
I will not journey into uncharted territories again


But no, it can't be true I could fly if I wanted to
I doubt that I can still achieve great things


Like a bird in the sky if I believe I can fly, why I'd fly
If I have faith in myself, I can still accomplish amazing feats


Clearly, I will go sailing, no more
I have made up my mind to stop seeking new adventures in space




Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
Written by: RANDY NEWMAN

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