The group's musical line-up incorporates such diverse instruments as mandolins, glockenspiels, accordion, military bass-drum, and the legendary Nickelodeon, an extraordinary instrument designed and built for the purpose of delivering Sailor's definitive sound.
Their first album, released in 1974, included the hit "Traffic Jam". The album achieved Gold status in Holland. But it was the second album "Trouble" that established Sailor throughout the world. "A Glass of Champagne" was a massive hit throughout the world in 1975, followed by "Girls Girls Girls" in 1976.
The original line-up changed regularly from the end of the 1970s. In 1980 Phil and Henry released a new album together with Gavin David and Virginia David. In 1989 a new album was released after a ten year silence, featuring two singles "The Secretary" and "La Cumbia", so after a long gap they went back on tour again. In 1995 Georg Kajanus departed the band to pursue a solo career, leading to the introduction of Peter Lincoln, a respected guitarist and singer. Original member Henry Marsh left the band in late 1999, to be replaced by Anthony England. He was replaced in turn by Rob Alderton in 2001.
In 2004 Sailor were voted the 45th most successful pop band of the last 40 years in Germany.
In July 2005 Rob Alderton departed, but a few weeks later, original member Henry Marsh returned to his place at the Nickelodeon. In 2006 Peter Lincoln decided to leave after ten years to join The Sweet. Afterwards, Henry's son Oliver Marsh joined the band as their new singer to continue the journey...
Open Up The Door
Sailor Lyrics
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I'm out of breath, I can't go on
The boys are waiting down in the street
We've got to make it back to the fleet
So open up the door, my love, open up the door
I'll give you another five dollar more if you open up the door
I love the crazy thigs you do
But nothing is enough for you
Before you kill me stone cold dead!
So open up the door, my love, open up the door
I'll give you another ten dollar more if you open up the door
I've been around, I've seen a lot of spooky dames
But you take the first prize with all your crazy games
They told me you were downright mean
Always on the ball, real keen
But when you locked the door with a key
I knew you had it in for me!
So open up the door, my love, open up the door
I'll give you another twenty dollar more if you open up the door
I would even promise to be back another day
So, please let me go now, or I'll break the door away!
Give me just a fighting chance
Time for putting on my pants
I'm beggin' you down on my knees
To let me get away in peace!
Open up the door, my love, open up the door
I'll give you another forty dollar more if you open up the door
Open up the door, my love, open up the door
I'll give you another forty dollar more if you open up the door
The Sailor's song "Open Up the Door" is a playful and humorous tune that tells the story of a Sailor who has spent the night with a woman and is now anxious to leave. The woman, however, is not yet ready to let him go and keeps him locked in her bedroom, causing him to panic as he worries about being late to meet his crew. The Sailor offers the woman increasing amounts of money if she will open the door and let him go, but she continues to refuse. He pleads with her, offering to come back another day, but ultimately threatens to break the door down if she doesn't let him go.
The song is a lighthearted take on a common scenario that many people can relate to - the difficulty of extricating oneself from an awkward or uncomfortable situation. The lyrics are full of clever wordplay and puns, such as the line "I love the crazy thigs you do / But nothing is enough for you," which plays on the words "things" and "enough." The Sailor's desperation is conveyed through the repetition of the chorus and the increasing amounts of money he promises to pay, culminating in the final offer of $40, which was likely a significant amount of money in the time period in which the song was written.
Line by Line Meaning
You keep me in your bed too long
I have been in your bed for too long and it's time for me to leave.
I'm out of breath, I can't go on
I am tired and cannot continue doing this.
The boys are waiting down in the street
My friends are waiting for me outside.
We've got to make it back to the fleet
We need to return to our group or team.
So open up the door, my love, open up the door
Please unlock the door and let me leave.
I'll give you another five dollar more if you open up the door
I am willing to give you extra money to open the door and let me leave.
I love the crazy things you do
I enjoy your strange behavior.
But nothing is enough for you
You are never satisfied.
You've got to let me out of your bed
I need to leave your bed.
Before you kill me stone cold dead!
Otherwise, I will become exhausted.
I've been around, I've seen a lot of spooky dames
I have been out and about and met many scary women.
But you take the first prize with all your crazy games
However, you are the most extreme and unpredictable of them all.
They told me you were downright mean
I was warned that you are cruel.
Always on the ball, real keen
You are always alert and attentive.
But when you locked the door with a key
However, when you locked the door, I knew you had bad intentions.
I knew you had it in for me!
I could sense that you were planning something cruel against me.
I would even promise to be back another day
I will make a promise to come back another day if you let me go.
So, please let me go now, or I'll break the door away!
Please allow me to leave now or I will break the door down.
Give me just a fighting chance
Please give me an opportunity to leave.
Time for putting on my pants
I need time to get dressed so that I can leave.
I'm begging you down on my knees
I am pleading with you.
To let me get away in peace!
Please allow me to leave peacefully.
I'll give you another forty dollar more if you open up the door
In exchange for opening the door, I am willing to give you an additional $40.
Writer(s): Georg Kajanus
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Suitbertglocke
Childhood - memories !! OMG what a Synth - Bass !! Love this so much !!!
Edmond Jenkins
This is my favourite! Just listen to the bass!
Suitbertglocke
Yes Edmund it's a enormous Synth -Bassline from the Nickelodeon : ) This Track is one of my Favourites since my childhood !!