Santiano
Santiano (German) Lyrics


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Der Abschied fällt schwer
Sag mein Mädchen ade
Leinen los
(volle Fahrt Santiano)
Die Tränen sind salzig und tief wie das Meer
Doch mein Seemansherz brennt lichterloh

Soweit die See und der Wind uns trägt
Segel hoch
Volle Fahrt Santiano
Geradeaus wenn das Meer uns ruft
Fahren wir raus hinein ins Abendrot

Die Segel aufgespannt und vor dem Wind
Leinen los
(Volle Fahrt Santiano)
Siehst Du dort wo der Mond versinkt
Wollen wir sein bevor der Tag beginnt

Soweit die See und der Wind uns trägt
Segel hoch
Volle Fahrt Santiano
Geradeaus wenn das Meer uns ruft
Fahren wir raus hinein ins Abendrot

Ich brauche keine zuhaus
Und ich brauch kein Geld
Leinen los
(Volle Fahrt Santiano)
Unser Schloss ist die ganze Welt
Unsere Decke ist das Himmelszelt

Soweit die See und der Wind uns trägt
Segel hoch
Volle Fahrt Santiano
Geradeaus wenn das Meer uns ruft
Fahren wir raus hinein ins Abendrot

Der Abschied fällt schwer sag mein Mädchen ade
Leinen los
(Volle Fahrt Santiano)
Die Tränen sind salzig
Und tief wie das Meer
Doch mein Seemannsherz brennt Lichterloh

Soweit die See und der Wind uns trägt
Segel hoch
Volle Fahrt Santiano
Geradeaus wenn das Meer uns ruft
Fahren wir raus hinein ins Abendrot

Soweit die See und der Wind uns trägt
Segel hoch
Volle Fahrt Santiano




Geradeaus wenn das Meer uns ruft
Fahren wir raus hinein ins Abendrot

Overall Meaning

In the song "Santiano" by Santiano, the singer bids farewell to his loved ones to embark on a journey at sea. He acknowledges the sadness of leaving but is full of excitement and passion for a life at sea. He speaks of the vastness of the sea and the freedom it brings, with no need for material possessions or a permanent home. The chorus repeats the idea of following the call of the sea, with the sails high and the ship moving forward. The song paints a romantic image of seafaring and the adventurous spirit it embodies.


The lyrics of "Santiano" reflect a common theme in folk music - the longing for freedom and a life unencumbered by the expectations and restrictions of society. The sea represents escape from the mundane and a search for adventure. The song has become popular in Germany and beyond, with its catchy melody and upbeat spirit.


Line by Line Meaning

Der Abschied fällt schwer
It is difficult to say goodbye


Sag mein Mädchen ade
Say goodbye to my girl


Leinen los
Cast off


(volle Fahrt Santiano)
(full speed ahead, Santiano)


Die Tränen sind salzig und tief wie das Meer
The tears are as salty and deep as the sea


Doch mein Seemansherz brennt lichterloh
But my sailor's heart burns brightly


Soweit die See und der Wind uns trägt
As far as the sea and wind carry us


Segel hoch
Raise the sails


Geradeaus wenn das Meer uns ruft
Straight ahead when the sea calls us


Fahren wir raus hinein ins Abendrot
We sail out into the sunset


Die Segel aufgespannt und vor dem Wind
The sails set and before the wind


Siehst Du dort wo der Mond versinkt
Do you see where the moon sets


Wollen wir sein bevor der Tag beginnt
We want to be there before the day begins


Ich brauche keine zuhaus
I don't need a home


Und ich brauch kein Geld
And I don't need money


Unser Schloss ist die ganze Welt
Our castle is the whole world


Unsere Decke ist das Himmelszelt
Our ceiling is the sky




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Antonio Berardi, Hartmut Krech, Lukas Hainer, Mark Nissen

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@MrBachfie

"Santiano (English Version)"
(feat. Nathan Evans)

Farewell now my love, send me off with a kiss
Heave away, straight ahead, Santiano
The tears are as salty and deep as the sea
But my sailor's heart is keen to go

As far the wind in our sails may blow
Heave away, straight ahead Santiano
Ride the day and the heavens know
We'll be kings wherever we may go

Hoist every bit of sail, bring us to full speed
Heave away, straight ahead Santiano
Who knows what our fate may be
But the whole wide world is ours to see

As far the wind in our sails may blow
Heave away, straight ahead Santiano
Ride the day and the heavens know
We'll be kings wherever we may go

I'm fine without a roof and a house of stone
Heave away, straight ahead, Santiano
Home for me is the sea we roam
And the roof of stars is mine alone, hey

As far the wind in our sails may blow
Heave away, straight ahead Santiano
Ride the day and the heavens know
We'll be kings wherever we may go

Farewell now my love, send me off with a kiss
Heave away, straight ahead, Santiano
The tears are as salty and deep as the sea
But my sailor's heart is keen to go

As far the wind in our sails may blow
Heave away, straight ahead Santiano
Ride the day and the heavens know
We'll be kings wherever we may go

As far the wind in our sails may blow
Heave away, straight ahead Santiano (Santiano)
Ride the day and the heavens know
We'll be kings wherever we may go



@kailindenberg6569

In English and German Lyrics :-)
Santiano released the song in German in 2012 without Nathan Evans
You can listen to the German version under the link
https://youtu.be/f30uJiuIjpQ

Saying goodbye is difficult
Say goodbye to my girl
Cast off
(full speed Santiano)
The tears are salty and deep like the sea
But my sailor's heart burns brightly

As far as the sea and the wind carry us
sail up
Full speed ahead Santiano
Straight ahead when the sea calls us
Let's drive out into the sunset

Sails up and downwind
Cast off
(Full speed Santiano)
Do you see where the moon sets?
Let's be before the day begins

As far as the sea and the wind carry us
sail up
Full speed ahead Santiano
Straight ahead when the sea calls us
Let's drive out into the sunset

I don't need a home
And I don't need money
Cast off
(Full speed Santiano)
Our castle is the whole world
Our ceiling is the canopy of heaven

As far as the sea and the wind carry us
sail up
Full speed ahead Santiano
Straight ahead when the sea calls us
Let's drive out into the sunset

It's hard to say goodbye my girl
Cast off
(Full speed Santiano)
The tears are salty
And deep as the sea
But my sailor's heart is on fire

As far as the sea and the wind carry us
sail up
Full speed ahead Santiano
Straight ahead when the sea calls us
Let's drive out into the sunset

As far as the sea and the wind carry us
sail up
Full speed ahead Santiano
Straight ahead when the sea calls us
Let's drive out into the sunset

Der Abschied fällt schwer
Sag mein Mädchen ade
Leinen los
(volle Fahrt Santiano)
Die Tränen sind salzig und tief wie das Meer
Doch mein Seemansherz brennt lichterloh

Soweit die See und der Wind uns trägt
Segel hoch
Volle Fahrt Santiano
Geradeaus wenn das Meer uns ruft
Fahren wir raus hinein ins Abendrot

Die Segel aufgespannt und vor dem Wind
Leinen los
(Volle Fahrt Santiano)
Siehst Du dort wo der Mond versinkt
Wollen wir sein bevor der Tag beginnt

Soweit die See und der Wind uns trägt
Segel hoch
Volle Fahrt Santiano
Geradeaus wenn das Meer uns ruft
Fahren wir raus hinein ins Abendrot

Ich brauche keine zuhaus
Und ich brauch kein Geld
Leinen los
(Volle Fahrt Santiano)
Unser Schloss ist die ganze Welt
Unsere Decke ist das Himmelszelt

Soweit die See und der Wind uns trägt
Segel hoch
Volle Fahrt Santiano
Geradeaus wenn das Meer uns ruft
Fahren wir raus hinein ins Abendrot

Der Abschied fällt schwer sag mein Mädchen ade
Leinen los
(Volle Fahrt Santiano)
Die Tränen sind salzig
Und tief wie das Meer
Doch mein Seemannsherz brennt Lichterloh

Soweit die See und der Wind uns trägt
Segel hoch
Volle Fahrt Santiano
Geradeaus wenn das Meer uns ruft
Fahren wir raus hinein ins Abendrot

Soweit die See und der Wind uns trägt
Segel hoch
Volle Fahrt Santiano
Geradeaus wenn das Meer uns ruft
Fahren wir raus hinein ins Abendrot



@carinaringsdorf1420

Von dem was ich raus gehört habe (ohne Garantie) / from what I've heard (without guarantee):

Farewell now my loves,
send me off with a kiss
Either way
Straight ahead, Santiano
The tears are as salty and deep as the sea
But my sailor's heart is keen to go

As far the wind in our sails may blow
Either way
Straight ahead, Santiano
Bright(?) the day, and the heavens know
We'll be kings wherever we may go

Hoist every bit of sail,
bring us to full speed
Either way
Straight ahead, Santiano
Who knows what our fate may be
But the whole wide world is ours to see

As far the wind in our sails may blow
Either way
Straight ahead, Santiano
Bright(?) the day, and the heavens know
We'll be kings wherever we may go

I'm fine without a roof,
and a house of stone
Either way
Straight ahead, Santiano
Home for me is the sea we row
And the roof, our stars, is mine alone

As far the wind in our sails may blow
Either way
Straight ahead, Santiano
Bright(?) the day, and the heavens know
We'll be kings wherever we may go

Farewell now my loves,
send me off with a kiss
Either way
Straight ahead, Santiano
The tears are as salty and deep as the sea
But my sailor's heart is keen to go

As far the wind in our sails may blow
Either way
Straight ahead, Santiano
Bright(?) the day, and the heavens know
We'll be kings wherever we may go

As far the wind in our sails may blow
Either way
Straight ahead, Santiano
Bright(?) the day, and the heavens know
We'll be kings wherever we may go



All comments from YouTube:

@NathanEvanss

Thank you for having me! Always a pleasure 💙🙌🏼

@abogdan1978

Great song! 👍 Great collaboration! 🥰

@des8616

I would LOVE to hear more collaborations between you and Santiano!!!
You guys compliment each other SO well!

@ACheateryearsago

Do more collabs please!

@colindavies779

absolutely brilliant keep up the good work

@schmusekratzekatze3375

Great song.
My mum was kinda annoyed with me, cause i sang along to loud 😂😅

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@stevenkivel1665

I have fallen in love with this group. I would never have found them if not for Nathan Evans. So, thank you, Nathan. "we'll be kings wherever we may go"

@dragonlord4194

Hier kann man die wahre Stärke von Santiano sehen. Shanties!
Lasst die Liebeslieder sein und geht voll auf die See mit euren Songs

@therealcharlieharper

Ist halt echt so

@danielnero9594

Well said⛵

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