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...
Romance
Sailor Lyrics
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Romance, romance, romance
You keep me dancing all night long
You like to lead me on
The chimes of midnight will fade away
And I know that nobody else is going to matter until it's day
So let the 'boys night out on the town'
I know a place I'd rather be
To look at you is just another way to look at romance
To be with you is to fill my world full of romance
Nobody else could be closer to me
But that's the way that lovers outght to be
Just you and I together making romance
Romance (Romance)
You keep me dreaming all day long
You've got me holding on
To every moment that came our way
For I know that I'm gonna need you by night and day
To look at you is just another way to look at romance
To be with you is to fill my world full of romance
Nobody else could be closer to me
But that's the way that lovers outght to be
Just you and I together making romance
Nobody else could be closer to me
But that's the way that lovers outght to be
Just you and I together making romance
Romance
Just you and I together making romance
Just you and I together making romance
Just you and I together making romance
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The song Romance by Sailor is a simple yet romantic love song that talks about the power of love and its ability to create magic in one's life. The song starts with the repetition of the word 'Romance' which is an indication of its central theme. The singer talks about how his lover keeps him dancing all night and dreaming all day. He acknowledges the importance of being with his lover and is willing to sacrifice a night out with friends for a chance to be with her. The chimes of midnight will fade away, but he knows that nobody else will matter until it's day.
The singer goes on to express his feelings by stating that looking at his lover is just another way to look at romance. Being with her completes his world and fills it with romance. Nobody else could be closer to him than his lover, and that's the way lovers ought to be. The song ends with the repetition of "Just you and I together making romance" emphasizing the importance of their togetherness and the power of love.
Overall, the song is a celebration of love and companionship, and it has a simple yet powerful message that resonates with many people.
Line by Line Meaning
Romance, romance, romance
The theme of the song is love and romance
You keep me dancing all night long
The person's love interest makes them feel alive and happy.
You like to lead me on
The person's love interest enjoys teasing them and playing hard to get.
The chimes of midnight will fade away
The night will end, but the person's feelings for their love interest will not.
And I know that nobody else is going to matter until it's day
The person is so focused on their love interest that they don't notice anyone else.
So let the 'boys night out on the town' carry on without me
The person would rather be with their love interest than spending time with friends.
I know a place I'd rather be
The person wants to be with their love interest instead of where they are now.
To look at you is just another way to look at romance
The person finds their love interest so attractive that it feels like they are looking at the embodiment of romance.
To be with you is to fill my world full of romance
Being with their love interest makes the person's life feel more romantic and exciting.
Nobody else could be closer to me
The person's love interest is the most important person to them.
But that's the way that lovers outght to be
The person believes that a couple should be deeply in love and committed to each other.
Just you and I together making romance
The person wants to be alone with their love interest to experience intimacy and romance.
You keep me dreaming all day long
The person thinks about their love interest all day and feels happy and hopeful.
You've got me holding on to every moment that came our way
The person cherishes every moment they spend with their love interest and wants to hold onto those memories.
For I know that I'm gonna need you by night and day
The person feels like they need their love interest all the time.
Contributed by Jack L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.