Influences include: Jefferson Starship, Depeche Mode, Eurythmics, The Smiths, Heart, Rush, Phil Collins, Pat Benatar, Tina Turner, Mister Mister, Scandal, Simple Minds, A-ha, Pink Floyd, Madonna, U2…
Fire Tiger has been working with legendary, Grammy winning producer / engineers Tom Fletcher (Toto, Yes…) and Keith Olsen (Pat Benatar, Fleetwood Mac, Rick Springfield…) on an independent album, to be released in January.
Band Members: Tiff Alkouri, James Ramsey, Chris Cuomo, Cahuenga Mango
Sailing to Neverland
Fire Tiger Lyrics
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I'm working late coz I gotta pay rent, I miss my home, my bed
I miss the days when I was a kid,
When I had you I did
I'll keep on rowing, going,
Sailing to Neverland
Make me a child again
Make me a child, make a child again
Sailing to Neverland
Make me a child
I'll take you there my friend
We'll ride our bikes down Morgan Way, you'll look into my eyes
Tell me we're going to be the same,
As the years go by
I'll keep on rowing, going,
Sailing to Neverland
Rowing, going,
Make me a child again
Make me a child, make a child again
Make me a child
I'll take you there my friend
Make a child, make me a child again
Sailing to Neverland
Make a child
I'll take you there my friend
Sailing to Neverland
Sailing to Neverland
Make a child, make me a child again
Sailing to Neverland
Make a child
I'll take you there my friend
Sailing to Neverland
Make a child, make me a child again
Sailing to Neverland
Ooh
I'll take you there my friend
The opening lines of Fire Tiger's song "Sailing to Neverland" depict the struggles of adulthood and the longing for the simplicity and comfort of childhood. The singer (presumably the lead vocalist) is working late to pay rent and misses the comfort of their own bed and the security of childhood. The following lines express the desire to return to the joys of youth by reliving the past with a friend. This desire to escape the realities of adulthood is reinforced through repetition of the phrase "Make me a child again" and "Sailing to Neverland." These phrases indicate a yearning to return to a time of innocence, a time when the simple pleasures of friendship and bike rides were enough to satisfy.
Throughout the song, the vocalist expresses their desire to sail away from the hardships of adult life to a mystical place called "Neverland," referencing the Peter Pan mythos created by J.M. Barrie. "Neverland" represents a place of eternal youth and freedom from the responsibilities of adulthood. The imagery of sailing brings feelings of taking control and making progress, but the lyrics also suggest that the journey is not just for personal gain. The lines "I'll take you there my friend" conveys a sense of inclusivity and that the joys of childhood are better experienced with friends, rather than going at it alone.
In conclusion, "Sailing to Neverland" is a song that touches upon the challenges of adulthood and the yearning to return to a simpler time in life. The lyrics convey a sense of nostalgia and a longing for the joys of childhood. The repetition of the phrases, "Make me a child again" and "Sailing to Neverland" reinforces the desire to escape from the burdens of adulthood and return to a time of innocence and freedom. The song, overall, creates an idealistic vision of childhood and provides an escape for listeners struggling with the pressures and hardships of adult life.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm working late coz I gotta pay rent, I miss my home, my bed
I am working late because I have to pay rent, and I miss being home in my bed.
I miss the days when I was a kid, When I had you I did
I miss my childhood days, and the time when I had someone with me.
I'll keep on rowing, going, Sailing to Neverland
I will keep going and rowing towards Neverland.
Rowing, going, Make me a child again
I want to feel like a child again by rowing and going towards Neverland.
Make me a child, make a child again
I want to be a child again and feel the joys of childhood.
Sailing to Neverland, Make me a child
I am sailing to Neverland, hoping to feel like a child again.
I'll take you there my friend
I will take you along with me, my friend.
We'll ride our bikes down Morgan Way, you'll look into my eyes
We will ride our bikes together down Morgan Way, and you will look into my eyes.
Tell me we're going to be the same, As the years go by
Assure me that we will remain the same as we grow older.
Make a child, make me a child again
I want to be a child again, and feel the magic of childhood.
Ooh, I'll take you there my friend
I promise to take you with me, my friend.
Writer(s): James Ramsey, Tiffany Alkouri
Contributed by Landon R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.