Calypso
John Denver Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
To ride on the crest of a wild raging storm
To work in the service of life and the living
In search of the answers to the questions unknown
To be part of the movement, part of the growing
Part of beginning to understand
Aye, Calypso the places you've been to
The stories you tell
Aye, Calypso, I sing to your spirit
The men who have served you so long and so well
Like the dolphin who guides you, you bring us beside you
To light up the darkness and show us the way
For though we are strangers in your silent world
To live on the land we must learn from the sea
To be true as the tide and free as a wind swell
Joyful and loving in letting it be
Aye, Calypso the places you've been to
The things that you've shown us
The stories you tell
Aye, Calypso, I sing to your spirit
The men who have served you so long and so well
Aye, Calypso the places you've been to
The things that you've shown us
The stories you tell
Aye, Calypso, I sing to your spirit
The men who have served you so long and so well
"Calypso" is a song by John Denver that pays homage to the sea, nature, and our desire to explore and understand the unknown. The lyrics are written in an enchanting, moving, and thought-provoking way that captures the imagination of the listener.
The song speaks of a desire for adventure, to sail on a dream, to experience the unpredictability of the ocean, and find answers to questions that are unknown. The lyrics imply a sense of awe, wonderment, and respect for the vastness of the sea, the creatures that thrive in it, and the lessons that can be learned from it. The mention of Calypso, the Greek goddess who personified the sea, adds a mythical and spiritual dimension to the song.
The second part of the song talks about how Calypso becomes an inspiration for people to live a life that is true, untamed, and joyful. Like the dolphin that follows her, she guides people through darkness and shows them the way. The lyrics suggest that the sea has a profound impact on people's lives, that it can make them more loving and accepting of what life brings.
Overall, "Calypso" is a song that flows like the waves of the ocean, gentle and powerful at the same time. Its lyrics are an expression of how we as human beings are connected to nature and how it can enrich our lives in ways that we cannot imagine.
Line by Line Meaning
To sail on a dream on a crystal clear ocean
To imagine oneself on a beautiful adventure on a pristine ocean
To ride on the crest of a wild raging storm
To experience the thrill of being on top of a dangerous, untamed weather event
To work in the service of life and the living
To contribute to the growth and prosperity of life and all living beings
In search of the answers to the questions unknown
Looking for the solution to unanswered questions in life
To be part of the movement, part of the growing
To be actively contributing to a growing community or social movement
Part of beginning to understand
Part of the process of discovering new knowledge or understanding
Aye, Calypso the places you've been to
Hey Calypso, the amazing places you have traveled to
The things that you've shown us
The experiences and insights that you have shared with us
The stories you tell
The tales and legends that you narrate
Aye, Calypso, I sing to your spirit
Hey Calypso, I sing in honor of your spirit
The men who have served you so long and so well
The people who have dedicated themselves to the exploration that you have facilitated
Like the dolphin who guides you, you bring us beside you
Calypso, you lead us on our expedition, just like the guide, the dolphin.
To light up the darkness and show us the way
Calypso illuminates the hidden mysteries and mysteries of the sea.
For though we are strangers in your silent world
Although unfamiliar with the ocean, Calypso shows us a whole new world.
To live on the land we must learn from the sea
In order to fully embrace life on land, we need to learn from and appreciate all that the sea has to offer.
To be true as the tide and free as a wind swell
We must emulate the natural and free-flowing nature of the tides and winds.
Joyful and loving in letting it be
We should find happiness and love in accepting the flow of life as it is.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Denver
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ben - Moderator
Hey J Parker, Sorry to hear you're having these issues. Would you mind please emailing our support team an example album or track to support [at] sonichits.com?
J Parker
SonicHits just gets worse and worse. Albums that don't play,songs that don't play, tracks that are NOT the named song or even the right artist, adverts that cover content and cause the site to interrupt and buffer inthe middle of songs. I've got to find a better music site!
@nzcam
To sail on a dream on a crystal clear ocean
To ride on the crest of a wild raging storm
To work in the service of life and living
In search of the answers to the questions unknown
To be part of the movement and part of the growing
Part of beginning to understand
Aye Calypso the places you've been to
The things that you've shown us
The stories you tell
Aye Calypso, I sing to your spirit
The men who have served you so long and so well
Like the dolphin who guides you, you bring us beside you
To light up the darkness and show us the way
For though we are strangers in your silent world
To live on the land we must learn from the sea
To be true as the tide and free as a wind swell
Joyful and loving in letting it be
Aye Calypso the places you've been to
The things that you've shown us
The stories you tell
Aye Calypso, I sing to your spirit
The men who have served you so long and so well
Aye Calypso the places you've been to
The things that you've shown us
The stories you tell
Aye Calypso, I sing to your spirit
The men who have served you so long and so well
@janetaylor6362
I will never get tired of John Denver's perfect voice, we all lost a brilliant soul when he passed. Rest in peace John.
@patriciajrs46
Yes, we did. I miss him.
@shellysantoni6023
Jane Taylor I agree, this a great song, may him rest in peas. 😞
@GonzoZero
Nothing is ever really lost to us as long as we remember it
@janetaylor6362
@GonzoZero so very true!
@megalon73
I read on how he died, I just start crying about and when I listen to Calypso. What this man had. But You know what! He is still here with all of us in spirt.
@kareyannefoster
I always thought that John Denver had the voice of an Angel. Such a gorgeous song from a man with a gorgeous soul. My father was lucky enough to meet John Denver back in the 80s. Dad retired truck driver and he was the delivery man for the Pizza Huts across the country. John Denver owned a Pizza Hut or two in West Virginia and he happened to be at one of them invited my dad to have lunch with him. Dad said he couldn't have been any nicer treated my father like a king. In any case he was a gentlemen. My dad and I still talk about him till this day, and while I'm sad that John Denver is gone, I am glad that heaven has this angel in their choir.
@susiewilson5815
Thanks for sharing this good memory! My Mom and I both enjoyed watching him on TV. A type of popular music we could both enjoy.