Hailing from Seattle, Washington, The Crying Spell includes lead guitarist Eric Snyder (Second Coming, Capitol Records), vocalist Len Hotrum and drummer Chase Culp (Point One, Adrenaline Records) and bassist Jason T. Phraner (Redlightmusic - featuring Peter Klett of Candlebox, DMI Records). Few bands seem to connect with the audience with the grace, style, truth, sincerity and musicianship of The Crying Spell. Because of that connection between the artist and fan, the band has been sharing the stage with the likes of national acts Killing Joke, VAST, Thriving Ivory, Modwheelmood, The Classic Crime, Julien K, and Filter.
Recently, The Crying Spell completed a second tour of Germany with Julien K and earlier this year completed a full UK and European tour with the legendary Killing Joke. The Crying Spell will be recording their new album with a well known producer (undisclosed at this time). While their first record showed considerable new wave tendencies, with a definite rock flair, the band has likened their evolved sound to a modern New Wave, self coined "Modwave". The band has been likened to an eclectic mix of The Cure, Duran Duran, Muse, and The Cult, with just a hint of that world famous Seattle sound.
Sailing On
The Crying Spell Lyrics
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Finding my heart in a bottle of sugar pills
Now is this all real
Or does she have a girlfriend?
The unforgiveness is like drinking poison
Yeah, still I’m wanting, still I’m wanting you to die
Fascination
Had enough
Lacerations
Humanoid
Separation
Turn it off
Immaturation
Immaturation...
I’ll be sailing home to the ocean blue
I’ll be taking off, and leaving with you
I’ll be sailing home to the ocean blue
I’ll be sailing…
I’ve fallen sick to the crimes
Now I dance with one
It’s so lonely, so lonely
If you’re dreaming and the magic’s gone
Kill it off
Fascination
Turn it off
Immaturation…
I’ll be sailing home to the ocean blue
I’ll be taking off, and leaving with you
I’ll be sailing home to the ocean blue
I’ll be sailing…
Kill it off
Fascination
Had enough
Lacerations
Humanoid
Separation
Turn it off
Immaturation…
I’ll be sailing home to the ocean blue
I’ll be taking off, and leaving with you
I’ll be sailing home to the ocean blue
I’ll be sailing…
I’ll be sailing home to the ocean blue
I’ll be taking off, and leaving with you
I’ll be sailing home to the ocean blue
I’ll be sailing…
I’ll be sailing home to the ocean blue
I’ll be taking off, and leaving with you
I’ll be sailing home to the ocean blue
I’ll be sailing…
The lyrics to The Crying Spell's song "Sailing On" express a range of emotions related to love and loss. The song starts with the singer waking up and finding their heart in a bottle of sugar pills, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for seeking comfort from a substance after a heartbreak. The line "Now is this all real, or does she have a girlfriend?" suggests confusion and insecurity about a potential romantic interest.
The chorus of the song is built around the repetition of the phrase "I'll be sailing home to the ocean blue," which could be interpreted as a symbol of freedom or escape. The singer seems to be trying to let go of their pain and move on with someone else ("I'll be taking off, and leaving with you"), but the past keeps haunting them. The lines "I’ve fallen sick to the crimes / Now I dance with one / It’s so lonely, so lonely" convey a sense of regret and isolation.
The second half of the song features the repetition of the phrases "Kill it off," "Fascination," "Had enough," "Lacerations," "Humanoid," "Separation," "Turn it off," and "Immaturation," which could be interpreted as a kind of incantation or self-talk aimed at overcoming negative feelings and thoughts. The song ends with a last repetition of the chorus, which emphasizes the idea of sailing towards the unknown in search of a new beginning.
Overall, "Sailing On" is a melancholy but hopeful song that deals with the ups and downs of love and the search for healing and meaning.
Line by Line Meaning
I’m waking up
Starting to come out of a daze or confusion
Finding my heart in a bottle of sugar pills
Realizing that the love one thought they had was based on false feelings or a facade
Now is this all real
Questioning the authenticity of a situation or relationship
Or does she have a girlfriend?
Suspecting a potential partner's sexuality or commitment to the relationship
The unforgiveness is like drinking poison
Holding onto hatred and anger can be detrimental to one's own emotional and mental health
Yeah, still I’m wanting, still I’m wanting you to die
Despite recognizing the harm that negative emotions can cause oneself, still feeling a strong desire for revenge or harm towards someone
Kill it off
Fascination
Had enough
Lacerations
Humanoid
Separation
Turn it off
Immaturation
Describing a desire to end or move on from a toxic or harmful situation or relationship due to damage caused by it
I’ve fallen sick to the crimes
Now I dance with one
It’s so lonely, so lonely
If you’re dreaming and the magic’s gone
Feeling trapped in a cycle of negative patterns and behaviors, leading to feelings of isolation and loneliness, and longing for a return to happier times
I’ll be sailing home to the ocean blue
I’ll be taking off, and leaving with you
I’ll be sailing home to the ocean blue
I’ll be sailing…
Expressing a desire to escape and leave behind toxic situations or relationships to start anew and find solace in the beauty of nature
Contributed by Hailey P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.