Sailing
Red Stewart Lyrics
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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
Can you hear me, can you hear me
Through the dark night, far away?
I am dying, forever crying
To be with you, who can say
Can you hear me?
Can you hear me, can you hear me
Through the dark night far away?
I am dying, forever crying
To be with you, who can say, 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 my Lord, to be near you, to be free
Oh my Lord, to be near you, to be free
Oh Lord
The lyrics of Red Stewart's song "Sailing" are a beautiful representation of the longing and desperation that comes with being separated from someone you love. The song opens with the singer expressing their desire to sail across the sea and weather stormy waters in order to be near the person they love and to be free. The repetition of the phrase "to be free" suggests that the singer is not only seeking physical proximity to their love, but also a sense of emotional liberation.
The second verse continues this theme of freedom by describing the sensation of flying "like a bird 'cross the sky" to be with this person. Here, the singer seems to be expressing the idea that being close to their love allows them to escape from the constraints of their everyday life and experience a sense of boundlessness. However, the third verse introduces a note of sadness into the song, as the singer asks whether their loved one can hear them "through the dark night, far away." The imagery of darkness and distance suggests that the two are separated by physical or emotional barriers that prevent them from being together.
Line by Line Meaning
I am sailing, I am sailing
I am embarking on a journey, leaving behind my current location and heading towards a new destination.
Home again 'cross the sea
Returning to the place that I consider my home, which is situated across the ocean from my current location.
I am sailing, stormy waters
Despite encountering rough and turbulent seas, I am still continuing on my journey towards my ultimate goal.
To be near you, to be free
The reason for my journey is to be close to the person I love and cherish, and to experience the liberating feeling of being free from the constraints that prevent me from being with them.
I am flying, I am flying
I am soaring through the air, propelled by a sense of purpose and determination.
Like a bird 'cross the sky
Similar to how a bird navigates the sky, I am moving through the air with grace and ease.
I am flying, passing high clouds
I am effortlessly surpassing lofty obstacles with ease and looking forward to reaching my destination.
To be with you, to be free
My ultimate goal is to be with the person I love and to achieve a sense of freedom that comes with being close to them.
Can you hear me, can you hear me
I am reaching out to the person I love through the darkness and hoping that they can hear my call.
Through the dark night, far away?
Despite being far away and in a dark place, I am still trying to communicate my desire to be with the person I cherish.
I am dying, forever crying
The pain of being apart from the person I love is overwhelming and causing me great suffering.
To be with you, who can say
It is unclear if my desire to be with the person I love will ever come to fruition, as it depends on multiple factors outside of my control.
We are sailing, we are sailing
Together, we are on a journey towards a common goal.
Oh Lord, to be near you, to be free
Expressing the intense desire to be close to the person I love and to experience the feeling of freedom that comes with being near them.
Oh my Lord, to be near you, to be free
Continuing to express the deep longing and passion for the person I love.
Oh Lord, to be near you, to be free
Repeating the same sentiment, to emphasize the central theme of the song.
Oh Lord
A plea to a higher power or force to help achieve the goal of being reunited with the person I love.
Contributed by Alyssa J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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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 near you
To be free
Can you hear me? Can you hear me?
Through the dark night, far away
I am dying, forever crying
To be with you, who can say
Can you hear me? Can you hear me?
Through the dark night, far away
I am dying, forever crying
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, my Lord, to be near you, to be free
Oh, my Lord, to be near you, to be free
Oh, Lord
@AnaCarolina-xs5vh
Cadê os brasileiros que gosta de música de verdade??
@carlafrancisco2614
Ana Carolina 🙋🙋🙋🙋🙋🙋aqui
@100redhead7
Estou aquí curtindo o que presta 😀😀🌍😀
@robertocabral5992
Ana Carolina! Estou aqui ouvindo Sailing, mas gosto mais de ouvir o Rod Stewart cantando as músicas, I Don't Want to Talk About It e também a Have You Ever Seen The Rain! Creio que Você também goste de ouvir elas! 🎻 🎵 🎶 🎼
@silviasantos3318
Vdd são muito lindasss
@odonetetomaz1271
Ana Carolina 🙋
@hjfhk-fi5qy
Os anos passam, as gerações passam... E músicas assim permanecem sempre! Alguém comigo? Deixa like💖💖💖💖
@jorgedualibi
Me lembro que eu ouvi essa música na infância e nunca mais eu esqueci. o solo do sax é lindo demais
@softRock88
Já ouvi muitas vezes, mas é uma versão mágica que não pode faltar Quem ouvir por favor me dê um joinha
@carlosmelo7145
I like you