Smooth Sailing
The Morning Of Lyrics


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Lately I have noticed change,
Like a vessel overcome by waves.
Except our anchor's down,
As we make paradise clear.
Oh, how the years have passed,
Progression's fast, but it never last,
Long enough for us to steer.
I am not a fighter.
And I'm not much for love.
But this current is oh so strong,
As we let ourselves sail the seas.
She's sweet, I know she's sweet,
But not as sweet as melody.

It feels like sand between my toes.
This goes to show, what you can do,
If you just let go.
It could be raining, don't be complaining.
But I'll just let all these rainbows shine.

[Chorus]

[Scatting]





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The Morning Of's song "Smooth Sailing" talks about change - the kind that is noticed and experienced like a vessel that is rocked by waves. Despite the chaos around, they are anchored down and focus on making paradise clear. They have been through many years and have witnessed fast progression, yet it never lasts long enough to steer their journey. The singer of the song admits that they are not a fighter and not much for love, but the current they are in is too strong to ignore. They let themselves sail the seas and enjoy the sweetness of life, particularly the melody. The song encourages listeners to let go and enjoy life because it's like feeling sand between one's toes. They admire the beauty of life despite the rain and let the rainbow shine.


Line by Line Meaning

Lately I have noticed change,
I have observed changes happening in my life recently.


Like a vessel overcome by waves.
The changes feel overwhelming, like being tossed around at sea by big waves.


Except our anchor's down,
But despite the chaos, we have a solid foundation to rely on.


As we make paradise clear.
And we're working towards creating our own perfect world through these changes.


Oh, how the years have passed,
Time has flown by.


Progression's fast, but it never last,
Although we're moving forward quickly, progress is often temporary.


Long enough for us to steer.
It's hard to control the direction of our lives when things change so quickly.


I am not a fighter.
I am not a confrontational person.


And I'm not much for love.
And I am not particularly passionate about love.


But this current is oh so strong,
But the force of these changes is too strong to resist.


As we let ourselves sail the seas.
So we're choosing to embrace the changes and navigate through them like we're setting sail at sea.


She's sweet, I know she's sweet,
I recognize that life can be enjoyable and pleasant.


But not as sweet as melody.
But nothing compares to the joy of music.


It feels like sand between my toes.
The changes feel comfortable and familiar, like sandy toes at the beach.


This goes to show, what you can do,
It's proof of what's possible when you let go of control and let things unfold naturally.


If you just let go.
Sometimes it's best to release control and let things happen on their own.


It could be raining, don't be complaining.
Even when things feel tough or uncertain, it's important to stay positive and not complain.


But I'll just let all these rainbows shine.
Instead, let the beauty and opportunities that come with change shine through.


[Chorus]
Repeating the chorus.


[Scatting]
Musical interlude with no lyrics.


[Chorus]
Repeating the chorus.




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