Sail away
Kill the Young Lyrics
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There's nowhere left to go
I know and you know
There's nowhere left to go
You need to tell me
Tell me tonight
I got it coming
You need to tell me
Tell me tonight
You're gonna sail away
If you love
Then you sail away
Don't try and love me
Don't try to say goodnight
I'll always be here
There's something in the fight
You need to tell me
Tell me tonight
You're gonna sleep right through the night
You need to tell me
Tell me tonight
You're gonna sail away
If you love
Then you'll sail away
The song "Sail Away" by Kill the Young is a melancholic and somewhat nostalgic song about a strained relationship that is coming to an end. The lyrics convey a sense of resignation and acceptance that things are ending between the two people involved. The first verse sets the tone, with the singer looking at their reflection and realizing that there is nowhere left to go. There is a sense of finality in these lines, as if the singer has come to a conclusion about their relationship and knows that it is over. They also acknowledge that the other person knows this too.
In the chorus, the singer implores the other person to tell them what they already know - that they are going to sail away. The repetition of "tell me tonight" and "sail away" reinforces the singer's plea for honesty and a clean break. The second verse continues with the theme of acceptance and letting go, with the singer telling the other person not to try and love them or say goodnight because they will always be there. The final lines of the chorus are particularly poignant, with the singer acknowledging that if the other person loves them, they will sail away.
Overall, "Sail Away" is a powerful and emotional song that captures the pain of broken relationships and the need for honesty and closure. The lyrics are simple but effective, and the melancholy melody perfectly complements the mood of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
See my reflection
I am looking at myself and realizing that I am stuck, with no options left.
There's nowhere left to go
I have exhausted all possibilities and there is no way out.
I know and you know
We both understand that we are trapped and there is no escape.
You need to tell me
I need you to communicate clearly and honestly with me.
Tell me tonight
Please don't wait, the situation demands an immediate response.
I got it coming
I understand that there will be consequences for my actions.
Out of sight
These consequences are likely to be severe or hidden from me.
You're gonna sail away
You are planning to leave me and move on with your life.
If you love
True love means making difficult decisions for the benefit of everyone involved.
Don't try and love me
Pretending to care will only make things worse in the end.
Don't try to say goodnight
Avoiding difficult conversations will not make them disappear.
I'll always be here
Even if you leave, I will still be present in your life and memories.
There's something in the fight
Our arguments and disagreements have meaning and value, and should not be ignored.
You're gonna sleep right through the night
You will be able to rest peacefully knowing that you have made the right decision.
If you love
True love involves letting go and allowing the other person to pursue their own path.
Then you'll sail away
Making a difficult choice to leave someone does not mean that you love them any less.
Contributed by Peyton W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Paul
Awesome. Not the band, I mean the way I expertly taped down the set lists and leads. And done the line check. The line check was the highlight of the whole gig, to be honest. X
Paul
Oh, and the drumming was TERRIBLE.