Saltwater Drinks
The Merrymakers Lyrics

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I would like to go away
See the
World in just one day
How I wish
That we could be
Sailing in a
Boat for two
Cross the seven seas

With you
Saltwater drinks are all
On me

I believe in you, though
I..ll be leaving you

But hey!

I won..t forget my past
And
Even if I do
This morning..s
Gonna last
And you will guide me
Through

Dip your toes into
The Nile
Greet a hermit with a
Smile
How I wish that I could
Be
Riding holy cows with you
And
Bath in holy water too
The magic
Carpet ride..s on me

I believe
In you, though I..ll be leaving
You

But hey!

I won..t forget
My past...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song Saltwater Drinks by The Merrymakers depict the desire to escape and explore the world, but at the same time, the reluctance to leave someone behind. The first verse expresses the longing to experience new things with a loved one, as the singer wishes to sail across the world's seas with them while buying them drinks of saltwater. This desire to travel is followed by a sense of hesitation in the chorus, as the singer acknowledges that they will be leaving their partner behind, but they will not forget them, and they will always be guided by their memories of them.

The second verse inspires a sense of adventure, as the singer dreams of dipping their toes in the Nile, meeting a hermit with a smile, and riding holy cows with their partner. It is a desire for a magical and exotic journey. Still, despite the longing for adventure, the singer acknowledges their love for their partner and their reluctance to leave them behind. The song's overall theme is the conflict between the desire for adventure and new experiences and the need to stay grounded in relationships and memories.

Line by Line Meaning

I would like to go away
I yearn to travel and explore the world beyond my present surroundings

See the world in just one day
I want to experience as much of the world as I can, even in a short amount of time

How I wish that we could be
I desire to be with a specific person and share in the experience together

Sailing in a boat for two
I want to be in a romantic relationship with this person and share adventures together

Cross the seven seas with you
I want to travel to different parts of the world with this person and experience different cultures

Saltwater drinks are all on me
I want to treat this person to drinks while we are out at sea or near the ocean

I believe in you, though I'll be leaving you
I have faith in this person's ability to continue on without me, even though I will be departing

But hey!
Despite the upcoming separation, I want to stay positive and make the most of the present moment

I won't forget my past
I will always remember where I come from and the experiences that have shaped me into who I am

And even if I do, this morning's gonna last
Even if I forget certain aspects of my past, the memories from today will always stay with me

And you will guide me through
I trust that this person will continue to support and uplift me in the future

Dip your toes into the Nile
I want to go to Egypt and experience the Nile river with this person

Greet a hermit with a smile
I want to engage with new people and cultures with a positive attitude

How I wish that I could be
I long to share unique experiences and make meaningful memories with this person

Riding holy cows with you
I want to visit India and experience their traditions, such as riding cows

And bath in holy water too
I want to engage in different religious and spiritual practices with this person

The magic carpet ride's on me
I want to treat this person to a unique and special experience, such as riding a magic carpet

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@biggie-smalls

1y↑2

この曲が入ってたアルバムよく聴いてたな👍️

@hollowmenrule

15y↑3

pure pop bliss, incredible, i've been meaning to check them out, just amazing, as great as everyone said. shame on not checking them out. they are just wonderful