Sailing
Tony Skratchere/Christopher Cross Lyrics
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At least it's not for me
And if the wind is right you can sail away
And find tranquility
Oh, the canvas can do miracles
Just you wait and see, believe me
It's not far to never never land
And if the wind is right you can find the joy
Of innocence again
Oh, the canvas can do miracles
Just you wait and see, believe me
Sailing
Takes me away to where I've always heard it could be
Just a dream and the wind to carry me
Soon I will be free
Fantasy
It gets the best of me
When I'm sailing
All caught up in the reverie
Every word is a symphony
Won't you believe me?
Sailing
Takes me away to where I've always heard it could be
Just a dream and the wind to carry me
And soon I will be free
Well, it's not far back to sanity
At least it's not for me
And if the wind is right you can sail away
And find serenity
Oh, the canvas can do miracles
Just you wait and see, really, believe me
Sailing
Takes me away to where I've always heard it could be
Just a dream and the wind to carry me
And soon I will be free
The lyrics of Tony Skratchere/Christopher Cross's "Sailing" are about finding refuge and peace by escaping the reality, sailing to a world of fantasy and forgetting about the troubles that everyday life may bring. The singer expresses their belief that there is a paradise out there waiting to be discovered and experienced, and it only takes a few adjustments to one's sail and the right wind to whisk them away to this paradise. They encourage the listener to believe in the power of the sail as it can do miracles, and it can transport a person to a place where they can rediscover the joy of innocence.
The singer's journey continues as they find themselves lost in the reverie of their own fantasy world, where every sound and every word is a symphony. At this point, the singer invites the listener to believe in their journey and reiterates the transformative power of their journey. They believe that the wind of the sail will carry them away to a place where they've always dreamt of being, and where they will soon be free.
The lyrics also convey the idea of finding sanity and serenity by escaping reality for a brief period. The singer's journey is not only about finding paradise but also about rediscovering oneself and finding peace of mind. It emphasizes the importance of taking a break from the chaos of the world to reset and recenter oneself.
Overall, the song portrays the message of hope, transformation, and freedom that can be achieved by believing in oneself and taking a leap of faith towards a better life.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, it's not far down to paradise
Paradise is near, but not for me personally
At least it's not for me
It's just not for me
And if the wind is right you can sail away
The wind has to be right to sail away
And find tranquility
To find calmness
Oh, the canvas can do miracles
The sail can be magical
Just you wait and see, believe me
Doubt me now, but you will see
It's not far to never never land
Never never land isn't far away
No reason to pretend
No need to fake it
And if the wind is right you can find the joy
Happiness can be found with the right breeze
Of innocence again
Like being young again
Sailing
Going on a sail
Takes me away to where I've always heard it could be
Brings me to a place I've always dreamed of
Just a dream and the wind to carry me
Just a dream and wind as my guide
Soon I will be free
I'll be unburdened soon
Fantasy
Imagination
It gets the best of me
It consumes me
When I'm sailing
When I'm on a sail
All caught up in the reverie
Lost in the moment
Every word is a symphony
Every utterance is music
Won't you believe me?
You should trust me
Well, it's not far back to sanity
It's easy to return to sanity
And find serenity
Find calmness
Just you wait and see, really, believe me
I mean it, just wait and see
Sailing
Going on a sail
Takes me away to where I've always heard it could be
Brings me to a place I've always dreamed of
And soon I will be free
I'll be unburdened soon
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Carter Burwell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Andrew Peralta
"A life without adventure and risk is not a life worth living". Love this episode.
Malcolm McGrath
My adventure mostly happens on a swivel chair.
Sail the seas, dive with sharks, climb mountains, paraglide, trailbike, skateboard, by the end of the day I am warn out.
Scott Brown
Charles Lindbergh lived by it...
Jerry Barrett
Your opening words Captain, well thought out and professionally delivered. The advice on living life was inspiring and fight on. That greatest ingredient to had to that is live it with a heart directed by God. That will bring true happiness and adventure to life forever🐻🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Johnny morris
@bobojr456 exactly.
bobojr456
Inspiring? LOL. Ya all the people who are born to the wrong families, circumstances, countries who can barely survive are just not "inspired" enough. Talk about being out of touch.
Johnny morris
God ? why does everything have to be down to God, there's no proof of a God, none whatsoever, there is plenty of evidence that he doesn't exist, lots of evidence, it nauseating to hear everything in the USA referenced to a God, it's a bit like the QAnon idiots in Dallas yesterday waiting for JFK Juniors return .
In the aerial video, about 3 mins in there's a mosque, they believe their God is better than yours, in fact, they believe there's in the one true God, and they don't have any proof either ,one of you must be wrong :)
Loretta
Beautiful commentary Keith, great job with the music Renee, and the scenery, wow, breathtaking. Admirable bond between all of you, I can’t wait to the next episode reuniting with Anna. Safe travels!
jay rosen
hell of an intro! keith, couldn’t have said it better myself!
James Webb
What an inspiring intro. Thank you this makes we want to do better as a husband and father.