1) Hem is an American ba… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least five artists with this name:
1) Hem is an American band based in Brooklyn, New York, who fuse together a mix of traditional American music with contemporary styles.
2) Hem was a British band based in Leeds that was active in the mid-90s featuring Nicola Hodgkinson and Justine.
3) Hem is British producer Geiom.
4) Hem is a French musician.
5) Hem is a Belgian musician.
1) Hem is an American band based in Brooklyn, New York, who fuse together a mix of traditional American music with contemporary styles. The group draw influences from a variety of musical genres, particularly folk, country, alt-country, americana and rock.
Hem is sometimes described as 'chamber-folk', due to their combination of orchestral and folk instrumentation; some critics have also tagged them as 'countrypolitan'.
Band members include Sally Ellyson (vocals), Daniel Messé (piano, accordion, glockenspiel), Gary Maurer (guitar, mandolin), Steve Curtis (guitar, mandolin, banjo, backing vocals), Catherine Popper (bass guitar), Mark Brotter (drums), Bob Hoffnar (pedal steel guitar), Heather Zimmerman (violin), and later Dawn Landes (backing vocals, glockenspiel).
www.hemmusic.com
2) Hem was a British band based in Leeds that was active in the mid-90s featuring Nicola Hodgkinson and Justine. Hem played mellow, minimal, and somewhat experimental pop. Nicola is best known as a member of Boyracer and Hood who would later form Empress.
3) Hem is British producer Geiom.
4) Hem is a French musician.
5) Hem is a Belgian musician.
sailor
Hem Lyrics
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I'm not so strong out of my shoes
Dragging like anchors
Over the ocean
Pearls in the sky strung 'round the moon
Pointing to you
Or I'll sail till I
Carried to you tonight
I'm not a sailor
But I'll spend the night out on the sea
Out on the sea
And I'll sail till morning
Or I'll sail till I
Carried to you tonight
Tonight, tonight
The lyrics to Hem's song "Sailor" are a contemplative reflection on the journey of life and love. The singer initially admits that they are not as resilient as a sailor, feeling weighed down and dragging like an anchor. However, they are still determined to continue on their journey towards their loved one - as symbolized by the pearls in the sky that point to the moon, and ultimately to their destination. Despite their lack of experience as a sailor, the singer is willing to spend the night out on the sea, driven by their desire to be with their beloved. The refrain of "I'll sail till morning, or I'll sail till I'm carried to you tonight" highlights their persistence and the intensity of their emotions.
Through the use of nautical imagery and romantic sentimentality, the song captures the feeling of being swept away by love, willing to take risks and endure hardships to be with the person we adore. The longing and vulnerability expressed in the lyrics are beautifully complemented by the soft, melancholy sound of the music, making "Sailor" a poignant and evocative ballad about the transformative power of love.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not a sailor
I have no experience in sea-faring or navigation
I'm not so strong out of my shoes
I lack the necessary strength and courage to embark on a difficult journey
Dragging like anchors
My fears and doubts are weighing me down and holding me back
Over the ocean
Above the vast expanse of water, I am alone and vulnerable
Pearls in the sky strung 'round the moon
The beauty of the night sky reminds me of the person I am sailing towards
Pointing to you
The stars seem to guide me towards my destination, my beloved
So I'll sail till morning
I will not stop until the break of day or until I reach you, whichever comes first
Or I'll sail till I
Even if it takes all my strength and courage, I will continue sailing towards you
Carried to you tonight
I am determined to reach you as soon as possible, tonight
But I'll spend the night out on the sea
Even though I am not suited for this journey, I will do anything to be with you
And I'll sail till morning
I will not give up until daybreak or until I am with you
Tonight, tonight
I am so eager to be with you, tonight
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Daniel R. Messe
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Cindy M
This is by far one of my favorite bands and this just might be my favorite song of theirs. Why can't we ever turn on the radio and hear music like this? I never get tired of their music.
Duffy Alverson
I can’t even begin to say how much I love this song.
John William Jones
One of my fav HEM songs as well! LOVE their music
Jason Bennett
"Rabbit Songs" is my all-time number one album. Great post, thanks!
Katie Morel-Orchard
this is indescribable <3
nico tiro
me too. i was kinda scared i wouldnt find this track to add to my playlist . but here it is. yay hem. so good.
Darren Stensland
I'm making a playlist to help my son go to sleep. This song has it all. I hope nobody takes that as disrespect, because I love this song, and Hem. Any other songs people would suggest, that are true lullabyes like this, all the way through?
astrophely
You might like "The Last of The Melting Snow" by The Leisure Society. Please also check https://mrandmrsmuffins.com/ a cool band by a talented couple :) Their album "The Quiet Moon and Other Midnight Memories" might be perfect for your son's lullaby.
Mirror
This is so romantic and beautiful
𝔉𝔞𝔟𝔦𝔬 𝔓𝔦𝔰𝔠𝔦𝔠𝔢𝔩𝔩𝔦
My fave too – do you know if there's an instrumental version?