Sailing
Sutherland Brothers & Quiver Lyrics
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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
Can you hear me, can you hear me
Thro' the dark night, far away
I am dying, forever trying
To be with you, who can say
Can you hear me, can you hear me
Thro' 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 lord, to be near you, to be free
The song "Sailing" by Sutherland Brothers & Quiver is a touching declaration of longing and desire to be near a loved one. The singer expresses the desire to sail across stormy waters and fly like a bird to be with their loved one. The repeated chorus emphasizes the strong desire to be near their loved one and to be free. The lyrics can be interpreted in a number of ways, but it's clear that the singer feels a strong sense of separation and wants to be reunited with the person they love.
The song has a dreamlike quality that reflects the singer's yearning for love and freedom. The use of repetitive phrases like "I am sailing," "I am flying," and "can you hear me" emphasizes the persistent desire to be with the loved one. The lyrics also have a sense of mystery, as the singer is trying to connect with someone who may or may not hear them. The chorus, which repeats the lines "We are sailing, we are sailing / Home again 'cross the sea / We are sailing stormy waters / To be near you, to be free" reinforces the idea of freedom and the strength of the singer's desire.
Overall, the song's lyrics are bittersweet, conveying both longing and hope for a reunion with a loved one. The repetition and use of imagery create a powerful emotional impact that has resonated with listeners for decades.
Line by Line Meaning
I am sailing, I am sailing
I am journeying across the sea
Home again cross the sea
Returning home across the water
I am sailing, stormy waters
I am braving rough and choppy seas
To be near you, to be free
In order to be close to you and experience freedom
I am flying, I am flying
I am soaring through the air
Like a bird 'cross the sky
Similar to a bird traveling across the sky
I am flying, passing high clouds
I am flying above the clouds
To be with you, to be free
To be in your presence and experience freedom
Can you hear me, can you hear me
Is it possible to hear me
Thro' the dark night, far away
Across a distance and in the darkness of night
I am dying, forever trying
Struggling endlessly and feeling as if my life is slipping away
To be with you, who can say
Uncertain if being with you is possible
We are sailing, we are sailing
We are collectively traveling across the sea
Home again 'cross the sea
Returning home across the water
We are sailing stormy waters
Braving rough and choppy seas
To be near you, to be free
In order to be close to you and experience freedom
Oh lord, to be near you, to be free
Expressing a deep desire to be in your presence and experience freedom
Contributed by Miles V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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@AndyShearer
Great song. RIP Iain Sutherland who sadly passed away today.
@cf2752
Today?
@AndyShearer
@@cf2752 25 November 2019
@pilonvideos
I want this song to be played at my funeral/celebration of life!
@cbh440
Here it is, 2019, and after all these years I never knew this was not Rod's song.
@linkinparkrulz2275
The Rod Stuart version is terrible, this one is pulsing and melodic. Especially with that heavy bass, way ahead of its time.
@pete6645
Rod who?
@cbh440
@@pete6645 Stewart, my good man.
@msimpson4078
@@linkinparkrulz2275 okay now you're definitely lying. Sometimes the original is not always the 'Best' just like many of Dylans songs.
@penderyn8794
Its got that NE Scottish coastal folk sound