1) Madelin… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists performing under this name
1) Madeline Adams has been performing simply as Madeline for the last decade. As a teenager she relocated from her hometown of Athens, Georgia to Bloomington, Indiana to work with the punk label Plan-It-X Records (Japanther, Against Me, Defiance, Ohio). After a few years and many punk tours Madeline moved back home to work with Orange Twin Records releasing several albums in collaboration with Phosphorescent, the Athens-based Elephant 6 Collective (Neutral Milk Hotel, Olivia Tremor Control, Nana Grizol), Phil Elverum (Mt. Eerie) and Karl Blau (The Microphones).
2) Madeline also refers to an Australian artist, who released 'I Think I Love You' in 2007
Sailing Away
Madeline Lyrics
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Left her for dead, I guess it's for the best cause she sure felt gone today
Away, away, away, away. Away, away, away, away
Decapitated everything he hated and he's sailing, he's sailing away
She's so gullible, fell for the joke, so she's quicker on the uptake
Away, away, away, away. Away, away, away, away
Live without regrets, well, who would have guessed that she'd feel so ashamed
I saw the sails fly up, but I thought if I played pretend
Close my eyes and eat the lies then they'd go away
Away, away, away, away. Away, away, away, away
The beach is pretty, the sand's a little gritty but the sunsets sure are great
I'm a land lover and he lives for the water, I'm no stowaway
The lyrics of Madeline's song Sailing Away are quite intense and evocative, recounting a story of betrayal, loss, and regret through the perspective of an unnamed narrator. The song begins with the singer watching as someone sets sail, leaving them and presumably the woman referred to in the lyrics behind. The singer seems to have been left feeling abandoned and betrayed by the person who has left, and wonders whether it was for the best, given how empty they feel without them. This sense of loss and grief permeates the first verse, as the singer grapples with the reality of the situation.
In the second verse, the lyrics take a darker turn, as the singer describes how the person who left also "decapitated everything he hated" before setting sail. This suggests that he has perhaps cut ties with people or things that he no longer saw a purpose in, without considering how it might affect those around him. The singer also suggests that someone else, perhaps the woman mentioned earlier, fell victim to a joke, and that she is now "quicker on the uptake" - but it's unclear what this means or what happened. Nevertheless, the sense of loss and betrayal remains strong throughout this section.
The final verse of the song takes a more introspective turn, as the singer reflects on their own feelings of regret and shame. They describe a "message in a bottle" that got "muddled," perhaps a metaphor for their own attempts to communicate their feelings to the person who left. The singer admits that they believed in the "lies" that the other person told them, and now feel ashamed for being so gullible. However, they also find some solace in the beauty of their surroundings, acknowledging that while they may be a "land lover" compared to the person who left (who "lives for the water"), they can still appreciate the natural world and find some sense of peace in it.
Overall, Sailing Away is a deeply emotional and poignant song that explores the pain of loss, betrayal, and regret. The lyrics are vivid and evocative, painting a picture of complex emotions and difficult situations with just a few words. The melody and instrumentation of the song contribute to this mood as well, with mournful chords and a slow tempo that reflect the weight of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Jumped for the water, I was on the harbor and he's sailing, he's sailing away
I impulsively jumped towards the water while he sailed away from the harbor, leaving me behind.
Left her for dead, I guess it's for the best cause she sure felt gone today
He left her behind, possibly to move on from her, as she seemed distant and uninvolved.
Decapitated everything he hated and he's sailing, he's sailing away
He left behind everything he despised, and is moving on with his life.
She's so gullible, fell for the joke, so she's quicker on the uptake
She is easily fooled and thus learns quickly from past mistakes.
Message in a bottle the ink got muddled and he's sailing, he's sailing away
The message in the bottle got mixed up, but he isn't turning back and is leaving anyways.
Live without regrets, well, who would have guessed that she'd feel so ashamed
Living life without regret is often talked about, but she never expected feeling shame for her own decisions.
I saw the sails fly up, but I thought if I played pretend
I noticed the ship sail away, but I chose to ignore it and deceive myself.
Close my eyes and eat the lies then they'd go away
By denying the truth and living in denial, the problems and reality seem to disappear temporarily.
The beach is pretty, the sand's a little gritty but the sunsets sure are great
Although the beach may not be perfect, the beautiful sunsets make it worthwhile.
I'm a land lover and he lives for the water, I'm no stowaway
I prefer to stay on land, while he enjoys being out on the sea, and I'm not trying to hide on his ship.
Contributed by Samuel S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.