Sayer launched his career in the United Kingdom in the early 1970s, and became a top singles and album act on both sides of the Atlantic in the 1970s. His first seven hit singles in the United Kingdom all reached the Top 10 β a feat first registered by his first manager, Adam Faith. His songs have been sung by other notable artists, including Cliff Richard ("Dreamin'").
Sea Of Heartbreak
Leo Sayer Lyrics
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They don't shine for me-ee-ee-ee
I'm like a lost shi-ip
Adrift on the sea-ea-ea
Sea of heartbreak, lost love and loneliness
Memories of your caress, so divi-i-ine
How I wish you were mi-ine again my dear-ear-ear
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Oh-oh how did I lose you-ou-ou
Oh where, where did I fai-ai-ail
Why-why-why-why did you leave me
Always to sai-ai-ai-ail
The sea of heartbreak, lost love and loneliness
Memories of your caress, so divi-i-ine
How I wish you were mi-ine again my dear-ear-ear
I'm on the sea of tears, sea of heartbreak
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Oh what I'd gi-I've to sail back to shore-ore
Back to your are-are-arms once more-ore-ore
Come to my rescue-ue-ue
Oh co-o-ome here to me-ee-ee
Oh-oh take me, take me and keep me-ee-ee
Away-ay-ay from the sea-ea-ea
Sea of heartbreaks, lost love and loneliness
Memories of your caress, so divi-i-ine
How I wish you were mi-ine again my dear-ear-ear
I'm on the sea of tears
Sea of heartbreak, lost love and loneliness
Memories of your caress, so divi-i-ine
How I wish you were mi-ine again my dear-ear-ear
I'm on the sea of tears, sea of heartbreak
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh...ooh-ooh-ooh
On the sea of tears, sea of heartbreak
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh
On the sea of tears, sea of heartbreak
The song "Sea of Heartbreak" by Leo Sayer is about lost love, loneliness and the longing for someone who was once close, but is now far away. The first verse talks about the lights in the harbor not shining for the singer, as he feels like a lost ship adrift on the sea. The sea, in this context, represents the overwhelming feeling of heartbreak that he is experiencing. In the chorus, he talks about being on the sea of heartbreak filled with memories of his lost love's touch, and how he wishes she were still his. He feels like he is on a sea of tears, and the overwhelming sadness is expressed in the repetition of "ooh-ooh-ooh."
The second verse speaks to the singer's confusion about how and why he lost his love. He wonders where he went wrong and why she left him to face the sea of heartbreak alone. He expresses a desire to return to her arms and be rescued from the sea of tears. The final chorus is a repetition of the longing expressed earlier in the song, with the singer expressing a wish to once more have the love and touch of the person he has lost.
Overall, "Sea of Heartbreak" explores the universal theme of heartbreak and loneliness caused by a lost love. The vivid imagery of a ship adrift on the sea amplifies the feelings of the singer, who is lost and alone in his heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh the lights in the harbour-our-our
The lights in the harbour no longer provide me any hope or guide me towards a destination.
They don't shine for me-ee-ee-ee
The lights in the harbour do not shine for me anymore, as my lost status extinguishes my hope.
I'm like a lost shi-ip
I have no sense of direction and purpose, much like how a ship adrift in the heavy ocean waves has no control.
Adrift on the sea-ea-ea
I am lost in the huge and endless sea of heartbreak that is overwhelming me.
Sea of heartbreak, lost love and loneliness
My heart is drowning in a vast sea of sorrow resulting from love and affection no longer present and replaced by solitude and frustration.
Memories of your caress, so divi-i-ine
The beautiful memories of your touch, that once brought me immense pleasure, are now torturing me.
How I wish you were mi-ine again my dear-ear-ear
I yearn intensely to regain your affection and love, as it is the only way for me to be happy once again.
I'm on the sea of tears, sea of heartbreak
I am drowning in tears, sorrow and loneliness, lost on the vast sea of heartbreak that I have not yet escaped from.
Oh-oh how did I lose you-ou-ou
I cannot explain how I lost you, my only love and companion to sadness and despair.
Oh where, where did I fai-ai-ail
I wonder where, and how, I went wrong and failed, resulting in me losing your love.
Why-why-why-why did you leave me
I question the reason why you decided to abandon me, leaving me to a life of misery and pain alone.
Always to sai-ai-ai-ail
I am always struggling and never succeeding in breaking myself away from the agony of your lossl.
Oh what I'd gi-I've to sail back to shore-ore
I would trade everything I have for another chance to regain your love and return to your comforting arms.
Back to your are-are-arms once more-ore-ore
I need to return to the sanctuary of our love and the safety of your comforting arms once again.
Come to my rescue-ue-ue
I am pleading for someone to come to my aid and pull me out of this dark place where I have been stranded.
Oh co-o-ome here to me-ee-ee
If only you would come back to me, maybe I would stand a chance to overcome the pain and loneliness inundating me.
Oh-oh take me, take me and keep me-ee-ee
I am asking you to take me back, and hold me close, so that I can escape from this sea of sorrow and heartbreak.
Away-ay-ay from the sea-ea-ea
I yearn to be rescued and taken away from the never-ending sea of heartbreak that I have been lost in for so long.
Ooh...ooh-ooh-ooh
My pain and loneliness are enormous that words cannot express them.
On the sea of tears, sea of heartbreak
I am drifting in the vast and overwhelming sea of heartbreak that is making me cry, over and over again.
Ooh-ooh-ooh
The pain is immeasurable and continues to persist.
On the sea of tears, sea of heartbreak [fade]
I remain stranded on the sea of tears, and the endless cry of my heartbreak remains unabated, evoking a sense of desperation and hopelessness towards me.
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Hal David, Paul Hampton
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The lights in the harbor
Don't shine for me
I'm like a lost ship
Adrift on the sea
Sea of heartbreak, lost love an' loneliness
Memories of your caress, so divine
I wish you were mine again, my dear
I am on this sea of tears
Sea of heartbreak
How did I lose you
Oh, where did I fail?
Why did you leave me
Always to sail
This sea of heartbreak, lost love an' loneliness
Memories of your caress, so divine
How I wish you were mine again, my dear
I am on this sea of tears
Sea of heartbreak
Oh, what I'd give to sail back to shore
Back to your arms once more
Oh, come to my rescue
Come here to me
Take me and keep me
Away from the sea
Yes, this sea of heartbreak, lost love an' loneliness
Memories of your caress, so divine
How I wish you were mine again, my dear
I'm on this sea of tears
Sea of heartbreak
It's a sea of heartbreak
@farouqthegreat4281
who else in 2024 is listening πππ
@dianaamoah9404
2024, who's also listening to this masterpiece with meπ
@graceantwi3676
who else is here in 2022..show some stamps up π
@mkokovuselelo7268
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@isikorebekah
Since 1977πππ
Great song
@joelkibenge6183
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Childhood memories
@davidartist2750
Sea of Heartbreak" is a song written by Paul Hampton and Hal David and recorded by Don Gibson in 1961. This version by Leo sayer is from his album β have you ever been in loveβ(1983)......Best version ever!
@evalehde3869
I love Leo, but no one touches Don Gibson on this song!
@goodsamaritan2323
I really love this song, so nice i cant stop listening
@melusikhumalo519
what a song by Leo Sayer! I love this song and I can't stop listening to it