Sailing
Jamaica Soundsystem Lyrics
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Home again 'cross the sea
I am sailing, stormy waters
To be near you, to be free
I am flying, I am flying
Like a bird 'cross the sky
I am flying, passing high clouds
To be with you, to be free
Through the dark night, far away?
I am dying, forever crying
To be with you, who can say
Can you hear me?
Can you hear me, can you hear me
Through the dark night far away?
I am dying, forever crying
To be with you, who can say, 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 my Lord, to be near you, to be free
Oh my Lord, to be near you, to be free
Oh Lord
The lyrics of "Sailing" by Jamaica Soundsystem describe the longing of a person who is sailing across stormy waters to be reunited with their loved ones. The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song and establishes the singer's objective of sailing across the sea to find freedom and love. In the second verse, the singer compares themselves to a bird flying across the sky to be with the person they hold dear to their heart. The third verse is more melancholic, as the singer expresses their desperation to be with their loved one, crying and dying while hoping to reach them through the darkness of the night.
The repetition of the question "Can you hear me?" is one of the most poignant elements of the song, and it adds to the sense of longing and despair that permeates throughout. It suggests that the singer feels isolated and disconnected from the people they miss, and they are unsure if their loved ones can hear them through the darkness of the night. The final verse reinforces the idea of sailing towards the promised land of love and freedom, where the singer hopes to be reunited with their loved one.
Overall, "Sailing" is a song that speaks to people who have faced similar situations in their lives, where they have been forced to leave their homes to search for a better life or to be with the people they hold dear.
Line by Line Meaning
I am sailing, I am sailing
I am in the process of sailing across the sea towards my destination.
Home again 'cross the sea
Returning back to my home across the sea.
I am sailing, stormy waters
I am sailing through challenging waters.
To be near you, to be free
I am sailing in hopes of being closer to you and the freedom that being near you brings.
I am flying, I am flying
I am soaring through the skies like a bird.
Like a bird 'cross the sky
I am flying across the sky much like a bird.
I am flying, passing high clouds
I am flying so high that I am passing through the clouds.
To be with you, to be free
I am flying with the purpose of being with you and experiencing the freedom that comes with it.
Can you hear me, can you hear me
I am questioning whether or not you are able to hear me.
Through the dark night, far away?
I am questioning if you can hear me even though I am far away and it's dark.
I am dying, forever crying
I feel like I am dying and will continue to cry forever without being near you.
To be with you, who can say
The desire to be with you is so strong that it seems impossible to fulfill.
We are sailing, we are sailing
We, as a group, are sailing towards our destination.
Oh Lord, to be near you, to be free
A cry to God to be near the person they desire to be with and experience freedom in their presence.
Oh my Lord, to be near you, to be free
A repeated cry to God to achieve the desire of being close to their loved one and the freedom that brings.
Oh Lord, to be near you, to be free
A final plea to God to fulfill their longing for closeness and freedom in the presence of their loved one.
Writer(s): SUTHERLAND GAVIN MAURICE
Contributed by Nora H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@haroldneporon-butin6504
I don't like cover version, but this one is a masterpiece 😆😆
@TheMetaloyds
i keep repeating this song everytime i go online..and yes i do spread this song.i tell my friends about this very nice song.. ONE LOVE BROTHERS AND SISTERS FROM THE PHILIPPINE ISLAND
@kidcasatv7483
2022 still on my ears
@XboxFanForLife
this song is perfect for a reggae remix!
@ronaldobatalon9797
ganda ng reggae^^ ms maganda nnmn cguro ang sariling atin^^ nkakawa ng stress!!!
@zoytisuperpogi
i want to live!! FOREVER YOUNG !!!
@rastasimi21
JAAAAH RASTAFARI PRAISE DI LORD BLESSINGS FROM SWITZERLAND
@leosterose3780
yeah man thanks Jah for life.
@vali69m
Good music will always live !!!
@venzoftana1027
like this ... the reggae is made in jamaica . this is PEACEFULL song ...// like this