Sailing
Nin Khadja Lyrics


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I am sailing, I am sailing,
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.

Can you hear me, can you hear me
thro' the dark night, far away,
I am dying, forever trying,
to be with you, who can say.

Can you hear me, can you hear me,
thro' the dark night far away.
I am dying, forever trying,
to be with you, 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 Lord, to be near you, to be free,
Oh Lord.

Overall Meaning

In "Sailing," Nin Khadja sings about a longing to be with a loved one and the sacrifices that come with that desire. The repetitive use of "I am sailing" and "I am flying" reflects the perseverance and determination of the singer towards finding their way home, despite facing stormy and unknown waters. The song is an ode to love that is expressed through the metaphor of sailing, which symbolizes the journey of life and the pursuit of freedom.


The first verse of the song speaks about sailing home again 'cross the sea, which could represent the journey to a physical place or the journey to be reunited with a loved one. The second verse speaks of flying, which could represent the escape from the present reality to a better, free world. The chorus uses the phrase "can you hear me" to express the longing and desperation of the singer to be heard and understood by their loved one who may be far away or unwilling to listen. The final verse, "we are sailing," shifts from the singular narrator to a collective voice, indicating that the journey towards love and freedom is never taken alone.


Overall, "Sailing" is a timeless love song that expresses the fundamental human desire for companionship, freedom, and the journey towards them, no matter what storms may be encountered along the way.


Line by Line Meaning

I am sailing, I am sailing,
I am leaving on a journey by sea,


home again 'cross the sea.
Back to the place from where I started the journey,


I am sailing, stormy waters,
I am braving unfavorable conditions in the sea,


to be near you, to be free.
I am doing this to experience love and freedom.


I am flying, I am flying,
I am soaring high in the sky,


like a bird 'cross the sky.
Like a bird, freely moving across the skies,


I am flying, passing high clouds,
I am passing through clouds while I fly,


to be with you, to be free.
I am doing it all to be with my loved one and be free.


Can you hear me, can you hear me
I wonder if you can hear me,


thro' the dark night, far away,
It's a dark night, and you are far away,


I am dying, forever trying,
I feel like I am failing despite trying so hard,


to be with you, who can say.
To be with you, but I am not sure if I'll succeed.


Can you hear me, can you hear me,
I wonder if my voice can reach you,


thro' the dark night far away.
Even though you are far away in the dark night,


I am dying, forever trying,
I am still struggling to be with you,


to be with you, who can say.
But it's unclear if I'll ever achieve it,


We are sailing, we are sailing,
Now, we both are going on a journey by sea,


home again 'cross the sea.
Back to where we belong, again.


We are sailing stormy waters,
Together, we are facing rough seas,


to be near you, to be free.
to be around you and experience freedom.


Oh Lord, to be near you, to be free.
I pray to the almighty to be with you and be free, Oh Lord,


Oh Lord, to be near you, to be free,
My wish remains the same, Oh Lord,


Oh Lord.
Oh Lord.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RAY PARKER

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