Plain Sailing Weather
Frank Turner Lyrics

Just give me one fine day of plain sailing weather
The singer wants a day without problems or complications.

And I can fuck up anything, anything
The singer believes that if things are going well, they will inevitably mess something up.

It was a wonderful life when we were together
The singer is nostalgic for a previous relationship which they believed was great while it lasted.

And now I've fucked up every little goddamn thing
The artist is blaming themselves for ruining everything now that the relationship is over.

Amelie lied to me, this was supposed to be easy
The artist trusted someone who promised an easy solution to their problems, but it turned out to be false.

I found the one damn person to help me fall asleep in the night
The singer had found a person who helped them find peace at night.

But sleeping gets tiring, and dark reminds me of dying
The singer cannot just rely on sleep to escape from their problems because it only reminds them of their mortality.

And as long as this feeble heart is still beating
The artist is acknowledging their vulnerability as a human.

You will find me rushing through every room, switching on all the lights
The artist is trying to fend off the darkness and fear by keeping the lights on.

The problem with falling in love in late-night bars
The artist is highlighting a pitfall of romantic relationships which begin in late-night, alcohol-infused environments.

Is that there's always more nights, there's always more bars
The singer is pointing out how relationships can easily be prolonged because there are always more opportunities to meet at bars or clubs.

The problem with showing your lover your scars
The artist is acknowledging the risks of vulnerability in a romantic relationship.

Is that everybody's lover is covered in scars
The singer believes that everyone has their own emotional wounds and burdens.

Everything's gone fractious, and I felt faithless
The singer feels that everything has fallen apart and has lost faith in their situation.

At that moment just before the dawn when everything falls apart
The singer is describing a moment of desperate uncertainty before things get better or worse.

But baby I didn't mean it, for things to get desperate
The artist is apologizing for letting things get out of hand.

I let slip my guard, I let go of the rudder
The artist feels regret for being careless and not taking control of the situation.

Now we're drifting in the current away from one another
The singer sees that they have grown apart from their partner and are moving in different directions.

I've been skirting round the rim of doing something brave, and not just standing, but jumping in
The singer has been contemplating taking a bold, courageous action, rather than just passively waiting for things to work out.

Of making circles into squares, of laying down the bare facts like a burden I can't bear
The artist wants to confront the problem head on and speak the truth about their feelings, but it feels like a heavy weight on their shoulders.

And I can almost find the words, but I can see the way you'd fold your hands, speak my name like a curse
The artist is afraid of the potential negative consequences of being honest, such as being rejected or criticized.

Upon your pretty lips, the pressured white behind your fingertips
The artist sees the hesitation and stress on their partner's face when they think about facing the truth.

And when you see me for all that I am
The singer wants their partner to see them as they truly are, not just the image they have created.

I couldn't make mistakes to make a difference any more
The artist knows they cannot make any more mistakes and still expect their relationship to improve.

I'd throw myself down on my knees, at your hands
The singer is demonstrating their willingness to show humility and submission to their partner in order to make things right.

And beg you for forgiveness for my fuck ups and my faults
The singer is asking for forgiveness for past mistakes and flaws.

And maybe you'd relent and return my hope for our forever
The singer hopes that their partner will forgive them and commit to a long-term future together.

Lift up your precious hands, and then bring yours and mine together
The artist imagines a romantic reconciliation where both partners hold hands and reconcile.

Every little goddamn thing
The artist emphasizes how every aspect of their life has been negatively affected by their mistakes.