Girl
The King's Singers/Colin Mason/Anthony Holt/Simon Carrington/Jeremy Jackman/Alastair Hume/Robert Chi Lyrics


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Here I am lost in the wind
'Round in circles sailing
Like a ship that never comes in
Standing by myself

Sing a sad song for a good man
Sing a sad song for me
Sing a sad song for the sailor
A thousand miles from the sea

Here I am along on the plain
Sun's going down




It's starting to rain
Papa we'll go sailing

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song “Girl” by The King's Singers is a melancholic reflection of a person’s state of mind. The singer here expresses his feeling of being lost in difficult circumstances. The phrase “lost in the wind” suggests the lack of direction and purpose in life. The metaphor of sailing in circles alludes to the constant struggle against the forces of life. The next line, “Like a ship that never comes in,” portrays the feeling of hopelessness and frustration. The singer feels like he is just standing by himself, perhaps waiting for something or someone to rescue him. The chorus of the song, “Sing a sad song for a good man, Sing a sad song for me, Sing a sad song for the sailor A thousand miles from the sea,” invites us to share his sorrow and empathize with his situation. The repetition of the phrase “Sing a sad song” emphasizes the pessimistic tone of the song.


The second verse of the song continues with the theme of loneliness and isolation. The singer finds himself alone on the plain, and the surroundings reflect the mood. The sun is going down, and it is starting to rain, which creates a gloomy atmosphere. However, the singer finds solace in the thought of sailing with his father. This line suggests the importance of family in difficult times and the power of a happy memory to provide comfort. The song ends with the repetition of the chorus, which puts emphasis on the message of the song.


Line by Line Meaning

Here I am lost in the wind
I am in a state of confusion and uncertainty.


'Round in circles sailing
I am repeatedly experiencing the same confusing situation.


Like a ship that never comes in
My efforts and struggles are going in vain.


Standing by myself
I am alone and unsupported by others.


Sing a sad song for a good man
The lyrics are meant for a respectable and admirable person.


Sing a sad song for me
The lyrics are introspective and refer to the singer's own life.


Sing a sad song for the sailor
The focus is on a person, who despite being far from the sea, is experienced in sailing.


A thousand miles from the sea
The sailor is nowhere close to water bodies to sail on.


Here I am along on the plain
I am on a vast and open land.


Sun's going down
The day is coming to an end and darkness is setting in.


It's starting to rain
The weather is turning wet and gloomy.


Papa we'll go sailing
A child is asking his father to take him sailing, possibly as a diversion from the present gloomy situation.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RANDY NEWMAN

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