Sailing
G. Sutherland Lyrics
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(Gavin Sutherland, 1972)
I am sailing, I am sailing,
home again 'cross the sea.
I am sailing, stormy waters,
to be near you, to be free.
like a bird 'cross the sky.
I am flying, passing high clouds,
to be with you, to be free.
Can you hear me, can you hear me
thro' the dark night, far away,
I am dying, forever trying,
to be with you, who can say.
Can you hear me, can you hear me,
thro' the dark night far away.
I am dying, forever trying,
to be with you, who can say.
We are sailing, we are sailing,
home again 'cross the sea.
We are sailing stormy waters,
to be near you, to be free.
Oh Lord, to be near you, to be free.
Oh Lord, to be near you, to be free,
Oh Lord.
In Gavin Sutherland's song "Sailing," the artist expresses a deep longing to be reunited with someone special. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a voyage across stormy waters, flying high above the clouds, and yearning to be near the one he loves. The song's poetic and romantic lyrics convey a sense of optimism, hope, and deep passion.
The artist's use of water as a symbol of freedom and reunion is particularly striking. The idea of sailing across the sea portrays the concept of a journey, a physical and spiritual search for something greater. The stormy waters, in turn, reflect the struggles and obstacles one may face along the way. Through his lyrics, Gavin Sutherland manages to capture universal themes that many listeners can relate to, such as the longing for a special connection and the willingness to go great lengths to achieve it.
The refrain of "Sailing" is particularly memorable and powerful, serving as an anchor for the song's emotional intensity. It repeats itself several times, gradually building up in intensity until it reaches a climax with the final "Oh Lord" exclamation. The repetition of the refrain emphasizes the artist's desire to be near the one he loves, creating a sense of urgency and determination.
Line by Line Meaning
I am sailing, I am sailing, home again 'cross the sea.
I'm leaving somewhere behind and returning to my ideal place, which may be my true home, and could be seen as something physical or spiritual.
I am sailing, stormy waters, to be near you, to be free.
I'm prepared to endure difficulties to be with someone, and the goal of being near that person makes me feel free.
I am flying, I am flying, like a bird 'cross the sky.
As I journey, I feel uplifted, and the sensation of flying compares to the freedom I feel being near my special someone.
I am flying, passing high clouds, to be with you, to be free.
I feel as though I'm soaring above obstacles as I head toward my destination to be with someone, and that person brings me a sense of liberation.
Can you hear me, can you hear me thro' the dark night, far away,
I'm wondering if my beloved can connect with me emotionally from far away and in difficult times.
I am dying, forever trying, to be with you, who can say.
I feel like I'm struggling and may not succeed in being near my special someone, but the desire to accomplish it continues.
We are sailing, we are sailing, home again 'cross the sea.
Now I'm accompanied on my journey by my loved one, and together we're returning to the place where we belong.
We are sailing stormy waters, to be near you, to be free.
As a couple, we're weathering some difficulties, but the goal of being together and feeling liberated provides motivation.
Oh Lord, to be near you, to be free.
Both as an individual and as part of a couple, I long to experience proximity to my loved one, and for that experience to provide a sense of freedom.
Oh Lord, to be near you, to be free, Oh Lord.
This chorus repeated twice serves as a prayer, begging for the opportunity to be near the desired person, which produces a sense of liberation.
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@AndyShearer
Great song. RIP Iain Sutherland who sadly passed away today.
@cf2752
Today?
@AndyShearer
@@cf2752 25 November 2019
@pilonvideos
I want this song to be played at my funeral/celebration of life!
@cbh440
Here it is, 2019, and after all these years I never knew this was not Rod's song.
@linkinparkrulz2275
The Rod Stuart version is terrible, this one is pulsing and melodic. Especially with that heavy bass, way ahead of its time.
@pete6645
Rod who?
@cbh440
@@pete6645 Stewart, my good man.
@msimpson4078
@@linkinparkrulz2275 okay now you're definitely lying. Sometimes the original is not always the 'Best' just like many of Dylans songs.
@penderyn8794
Its got that NE Scottish coastal folk sound