sailor
Shelton Anne Lyrics
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Sailor, leave the sea
Sailor, when the tide turns
Come home safe to me
As you sail across the sea
All my love is there beside you
In Capri or Amsterdam
To the harbor of my heart
I will send my love to guide you
As I call across the sea
Come home to me
Shelton Anne's song Sailor is about the pain and longing of a lover whose partner is a sailor. The lyrics are a plea for the sailor to return home safely. The first stanza asks the sailor to stop his wanderlust and leave the sea, indicating that the singer wants a stable home life with the sailor. The line "Sailor, when the tide turns" is a reminder that even though the sailor is away, their loved one is thinking of them.
The second stanza talks about how the singer's love is always with the sailor, no matter where he may be across the sea. The reference to various international locations like Capri, Amsterdam, Honolulu, and Siam showcases how far the sailor has traveled, and just how much distance there is between him and his loved one. But, no matter how far apart they may be, the singer's love will always guide the sailor back home. The final line "Come home to me" is a desperate plea for the sailor to return to his loved one's arms.
Overall, Sailor is a beautifully written song that captures the pain of distance and the longing for someone you love. The simple yet evocative lyrics carry a powerful message, and they are beautifully complemented by Shelton Anne's soulful voice.
Line by Line Meaning
Sailor stop your roaming
Stop traveling aimlessly and settle down
Sailor, leave the sea
Quit life on a ship and return to shore
Sailor, when the tide turns
When the times get rough and challenging
Come home safe to me
Return to me in one piece and without any harm done
As you sail across the sea
While you're out there, sailing away from me
All my love is there beside you
I'm thinking of you and sending you all my love
In Capri or Amsterdam
Whether you're in Capri or Amsterdam or anywhere else on this voyage
Honolulu or Siam
Even if you're as far away as Honolulu or Siam
To the harbor of my heart
I'm opening up my heart's harbor to welcome you home
I will send my love to guide you
I'll be there with you in spirit and sending you my love to help guide you
As I call across the sea
I'm shouting out to you from where I am, hoping you hear me and come back soon
Come home to me
Return home to me as soon as you can
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Werner Scharfenberger, Fini Busch
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