Perhaps Trower's most famous album is Bridge of Sighs (1974). This album, along with his first (Twice Removed from Yesterday) and third (For Earth Below) solo albums, was produced by his former Procol Harum band mate, organist Matthew Fisher.
Those who favor electric guitarists who can play live what they record in the studio will be very impressed with the "Robin Trower Live" album - especially the cut "Daydream". While often compared to Jimi Hendrix, Robin Trower never received the publicity nor same volume of fans.
Sailing
Robin Trower Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
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.
I am dying, forever trying, 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 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 my Lord, to be near you, to be free
Oh my Lord, to be near you, to be free
Oh Lord.
The lyrics to "Sailing" by Robin Trower describe the powerful desire to be near someone special, even if it means enduring a stormy journey. The song begins with the singer proclaiming that he is sailing home again across the sea, driven by the need to be near the person he loves. He faces stormy waters, but they cannot deter him from his quest for freedom and connection. As he flies through the sky like a bird, high above the clouds, he longs to be with his beloved.
The repetition of the lines "Can you hear me?" and "I am dying, forever trying, to be with you, who can say?" highlights the desperation and longing that the singer feels. He is willing to do anything to be with the one he loves, even if it means risking his life or enduring great hardship. The final verse brings in a sense of community, as the singer declares that "we are sailing" home and stormy waters together, all driven by the desire to be near and free.
Overall, "Sailing" is a powerful testament to the power of love and the lengths we will go to be with those we cherish.
Line by Line Meaning
I am sailing, I am sailing, home again 'cross the sea
I am on a journey, returning home, crossing the sea.
I am sailing, stormy waters, to be near you, to be free.
I am braving rough waters to be close to my loved one and attain liberation.
I am flying, I am flying, like a bird 'cross the sky
I am soaring like a bird in the sky.
I am flying, passing high clouds, to be with you, to be free.
I am flying past the clouds to find my beloved and achieve emancipation.
Can you hear me ? Can you hear me ? Through the dark night, far away
I am speaking to you from afar in the dark of the night. Can you hear me?
I am dying, forever trying, to be with you, who can say?
I am struggling endlessly to reunite with my loved one, and it's unclear if success is possible.
We are sailing, we are sailing, home again 'cross the sea
We are traveling together, returning home by sea.
We are sailing stormy waters, to be near you, to be free
Together, we traverse choppy waves to be close to you and enjoy liberty.
Oh Lord, to be near you, to be free
Oh, Lord, grant us the chance to be with our beloved and taste freedom.
Oh my Lord, to be near you, to be free
Oh, my Lord, we long to be with our beloved and free from constraints.
Oh my Lord, to be near you, to be free
Oh, my Lord, we pray to be close to our loved one and escape restrictions.
Oh Lord.
Oh, Lord.
Contributed by Liliana F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.