Set Your Sails
Future of Forestry Lyrics


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Better be gone
It's half past eleven now
Get on the deck
You better get on
It's half past eleven now
Fairly well, we can tell
Nothing but moving will do
And it will be alright

Hey, hey, hey, the night is waiting for you
Take a picture of the silver moon
Oh, oh, oh, she will be shining for you
On your journey home

Better be gone
So find your pocket watch
And all of your hope now
The hour is long
Before I try to say too much
Fair thee well 'cause we can tell
Nothing but courage will do
And it will be alright

Set your sails upon
The mighty winds of May
Set your sails upon the hope
Of June
Set your sails upon the air of




Warm July
Set your course for Heaven's shore

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Future of Forestry's "Set Your Sails" are filled with metaphors that advise listeners to take control of their lives, no matter what challenges they face. The opening line, "Better be gone" and the repeated line "it's half past eleven now" reminds listeners that time is ticking and they need to move forward. The metaphorical ship mentioned in the song is a symbol for life, and the deck is where the singer of the song stands, ready to set sail to face whatever lies ahead. The line, "nothing but moving will do" reinforces this idea that one must keep moving forward despite any obstacles.


The second verse of the song brings the night into focus, with the refrain "the night is waiting for you." The night, in this case, is symbolic of the journey an individual must take, whether it be a physical or mental journey, to move on to the next stage of their life. The silver moon is a metaphor for a beacon of hope that will shine for the singer on their journey home, signifying that there is always a guiding light on the path.


The final verse of the song emphasizes the need for courage and hope when setting sail on one's life journey, whether it be set upon the winds of May, the hope of June or the air of warm July. The ultimate destination is heaven's shore or the end goal that individuals strive for, whether it be a physical place, an achievement, or an emotional state. The song's final message is that setting one's sails and taking control of one's life is the key to finding that goal.


Line by Line Meaning

Better be gone
It's time to leave


It's half past eleven now
Time is running out


Get on the deck
Prepare for the journey ahead


You better get on
Start moving forward


It's half past eleven now
Time is running out


Fairly well, we can tell
We know it's not easy


Nothing but moving will do
The only solution is to keep going


And it will be alright
Trust that everything will work out


Hey, hey, hey, the night is waiting for you
The world awaits your next adventure


Take a picture of the silver moon
Capture the beauty of the moment


Oh, oh, oh, she will be shining for you
The moon will guide you


On your journey home
As you make your way back


So find your pocket watch
Get ready to keep track of time


And all of your hope now
Bring all your positivity with you


The hour is long
The journey will be tough


Before I try to say too much
I don't want to overwhelm you


Fair thee well 'cause we can tell
Goodbye, we know it's not easy


Nothing but courage will do
Bravery is essential


Set your sails upon
Base your direction on


The mighty winds of May
The powerful forces of spring


Set your sails upon the hope
Use hope as your guide


Of June
The promise of summer


Set your sails upon the air of
Let the winds of


Warm July
A hot summer month


Set your course for Heaven's shore
Aim for a better, purer place




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