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Letters from the Atlantic
The Arcadian Wild Lyrics
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Won't you stay with me for another year?
For another year
The beer is cold and the bed is warm
I'm hoping you'll walk through my door
Walk through my door
Nights here get lonely
I love you, but you love the sea
The sea's kept you from me
Oh, wife, my dearest, I know you're home
What's been keeping you there for another year?
For another year
The seas are cold and the sun is warm
I'm hoping you'll leave the shore
Leave the shore
Life's been weighing you down
Heavy-hearted to the ground
Why not sail with me?
Why not sail with me?
Heave and ho
Our ship is ready to go
And we'll sail, sail, sail
Away from here
Well, don't cry
It's all right
Our wings were made to fly
So we'll sail, sail, sail
Away, my dear
Oh, sailor dearest, I can't come aboard
My fear, it spreads from starboard to port
From starboard! - to port
I'd rather live quietly
Right here beneath the trees
With my roots planted deep
All my roots planted deep
Oh, wife, my dearest, I love you so
But a man like me was made to explore
Made to explore
Grab a bug full of hope
Look for sails made of taupe
We'll leave the dock and be free
We'll leave the dock and be free
Heave and ho
Our ship is ready to go
And we'll sail, sail, sail
Away from here
Well, don't cry
It's all right
Our wings were made to fly
So we'll sail, sail, sail
Away, my dear
Heave and ho
Our ship is ready to go
And we'll sail, sail, sail
Away from here
Well, don't cry
It's all right
Our wings were made to fly
So we'll sail, sail, sail
Away, my dear
So we'll sail, sail, sail
Away, my dear
The Arcadian Wild's song 'Letters from the Atlantic' is an emotional and beautiful love song that exemplifies longing for someone who is far away. The singer implores their sailor dearest to come home and stay for another year, as night times can get lonely without him. The singer conveys their feelings of love towards their partner, but understands the importance of the sea and why it keeps him from them. Similarly, the sailor also expresses his love for his wife but admits to being made to explore and be free. He encourages his wife to come with him and explore the world, but she is rooted and prefers to stay home.
The song is structured as a dialogue between the two lovers, each expressing their feelings and desires for what the other should do. The chorus "Heave and ho, our ship is ready to go, and we'll sail, sail, sail, away from here" is a beautiful metaphor representing the desire of the sailor to continue his exploration while also acknowledging the difficulties of being away from his loved one. The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has had to be apart from their loved one for long periods and longs for their return.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, sailor dearest, come on home
My beloved sailor, please come back home
Won't you stay with me for another year?
Could you please stay with me for another year?
For another year
Another year together would mean everything to me
The beer is cold and the bed is warm
I've got everything ready for us to spend time together
I'm hoping you'll walk through my door
I'm waiting for you to come back to me
Nights here get lonely
I miss you terribly, especially at night
I love you, but you love the sea
I know you love your work and can't stay away from the sea
And it's kept you from me
Your love for the sea has kept us apart
Oh, wife, my dearest, I know you're home
My beloved wife, I know you're at home
What's been keeping you there for another year?
Why have you been staying at home for another year?
The seas are cold and the sun is warm
The weather at sea is tough, but we still enjoy the warmth of the sun
I'm hoping you'll leave the shore
I hope you'll join me on my next trip
Life's been weighing you down
You've been going through a lot lately
Heavy-hearted to the ground
Your heart has been heavy and you feel down
Why not sail with me?
You don't have to stay here, come explore the world with me
Heave and ho
Let's get ready to go
Our ship is ready to go
Our vessel is prepared for the journey
And we'll sail, sail, sail
We'll be sailing for a while
Away from here
We'll leave this place and start an adventure
Well, don't cry
Please don't be sad
It's all right
Everything will be okay
Our wings were made to fly
We were born to explore
So we'll sail, sail, sail
We'll keep on sailing and enjoying life
Oh, sailor dearest, I can't come aboard
My love, I can't join you on your journey
My fear, it spreads from starboard to port
My fear is overwhelming and it's taking over me
From starboard! - to port
My fear engulfs me from all sides
I'd rather live quietly
I prefer to live a calm and quiet life
Right here beneath the trees
I'm happy living here, surrounded by trees
With my roots planted deep
I feel grounded and connected to this place
Oh, wife, my dearest, I love you so
My beloved wife, I love you with all my heart
But a man like me was made to explore
I feel like I was born to travel and explore
Made to explore
My destiny is to see the world
Grab a bug full of hope
Let's hold onto hope and face the future together
Look for sails made of taupe
Let's seek new opportunities and have new experiences
We'll leave the dock and be free
We'll depart from here and feel the freedom of the sea
So we'll sail, sail, sail
We'll embark on a new adventure
Away, my dear
We'll leave our old lives behind and start anew
So we'll sail, sail, sail
Our journey will be long and exciting
Away from here
We'll leave our past behind and look forward to our future
Oh, sailor dearest, I can't come aboard
My love, I can't join you on your journey
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