Sailing
Norm Lewis Lyrics
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On an open sea
I'd stand at the railing if I could
Feeling wild and free
The sun is on my neck, the wind is in my face
The water's incredibly blue
And I'd rather be sailing, yes, I'd wanna go sail
Sex is good but I'd rather be sailing
Food is nice but I'd rather be sailing
People are swell but I'd rather be sailing
Over the horizon
And I'd rather be sailing, yes, I would
On an open sea
I'd stand there inhaling if I could
Feeling wild and free
The sun is on my neck, the wind is in my face
The sea is incredibly blue
And I'd rather be sailing, yes, I'd wanna go sail
And then come home to you
I'd rather be sailing, yes, I'd wanna go sail
And then come home to you
The song "Sailing" by Norm Lewis talks about the desire to be at sea, experiencing the wind on his face, inhaling the salt of the ocean, and feeling wild and free. The lyrics "I'd rather be sailing" are repeated several times throughout the song, emphasizing the longing to be out in the open waters. The singer seems to prefer the tranquility and freedom of the ocean, over the temporary pleasures of sex, food, and people.
The song is not only about the desire to sail, but also the desire to come home to someone. The last verse says, "And then come home to you," suggesting that the singer may find solace in the familiarity and love of his partner after spending time out in the open sea. Throughout the song, the singer's love for the sea is evident, but so is his love for his significant other, making the song a romantic ode to both.
Overall, "Sailing" conveys a message of escapism, the desire to break free from the mundanity of everyday life and explore the vastness of the open sea. It also celebrates the simple pleasures of the elements and the love of a significant other.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd rather be sailing, yes, I would
The singer desires to be sailing over anything else.
On an open sea
The singer wants to be surrounded by expansive, uninterrupted water.
I'd stand at the railing if I could
The singer wishes they could stand at the boat's edge and feel the wind more intimately.
Feeling wild and free
The artist desires a sense of spontaneity and lack of restriction.
The sun is on my neck, the wind is in my face
The artist is reveling in the physical sensations of being on a boat.
The water's incredibly blue
The singer is struck by the intense and beautiful color of the water.
And then come home to you
The singer wants to eventually return to someone they care about.
Sex is good but I'd rather be sailing
The artist values sailing more than sexual experiences.
Food is nice but I'd rather be sailing
The artist values sailing more than food.
People are swell but I'd rather be sailing
The artist values sailing more than socializing with others.
Over the horizon
The singer wishes to sail away, far beyond what they can presently see.
I'd stand there inhaling if I could
The artist wants to be able to fully take in and experience the fresh ocean air.
And then come home to you
The singer wants to eventually return to someone they care about.
I'd rather be sailing, yes, I'd wanna go sail
The singer wants to sail in pursuit of freedom and joy.
And then come home to you
The singer wants to eventually return to someone they care about.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GAVIN RICHARD HARRISON, RICARDO A. BYER
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