Sally
Vaya Con Dios Lyrics


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Hush now little Sally
Baby, close your eyes
Sweet dreams honey
Don't you worry tonight
He's yearning for the city
Be gone for a while
He won't be back until the morning
It's gonna be one of those nights

Sleep tight little Sally
There's a sky full of stars
Shining for you, honey
One day you'll go that far
Get to thinking, maybe
The wounds and the scars
Will wear off one day
I's just a matter of time

On and on you wonder, if there's someone above
Why doesn't he hear me,
Don't I pray hard enough?
On and on you wonder, if this madness will stop
Some ain't got it easy, some got it tough

Hush now little Sally
Close your angel eyes
A special lady
Will make the most of her life
Your skirts may be shabby
But girl with one of them smiles
You'll lead an honest man astray
And make him wanna cry

Watch out little Sally
The old man's messin' tonight
They're yelling down the alley
Better turn on that porchlight
Lost all of the money
Down by the quayside
He's gambled all your dreams away
All you've got left is you pride

On and on you wonder, if there's someone above
Why doesn't he hear me,
Don't I pray hard enough?




On and on you wonder, if this madness will stop
Some ain't got it easy, some got it tough

Overall Meaning

The song "Sally" by Vaya Con Dios is a poignant ballad that tells the story of a young girl named Sally who is forced to confront the harsh realities of life. The lyrics evoke a sense of vulnerability and innocence, as Sally is depicted as a young child who is trying to find her place in the world.


The opening lines "Hush now little Sally / Baby, close your eyes" set a lullaby-like tone, as the singer tries to soothe Sally's worries and fears. The second stanza provides a glimmer of hope for Sally's future, as the singer encourages her to "go far" and reminds her that time can heal her wounds.


However, the third stanza takes a darker turn, as Sally begins to question her faith and wonders if there is anyone listening to her prayers. The final stanza shows Sally being forced to confront the harsh realities of her situation as she watches her father lose all their money to gambling. Despite this, Sally is still urged to keep going and to make the most of her life.


Overall, "Sally" is a moving and powerful song that captures the struggles of a young girl who is forced to grow up too quickly. Through its heartfelt lyrics and emotive vocals, it serves as a reminder of the resilience and strength of the human spirit.


Line by Line Meaning

Hush now little Sally
Be quiet, Sally


Baby, close your eyes
Go to sleep, Sally


Sweet dreams honey
I hope you have good dreams


Don't you worry tonight
There's nothing to be afraid of


He's yearning for the city
He really wants to be in the city


Be gone for a while
He will be away for a long time


He won't be back until the morning
He won't be back until it's morning


It's gonna be one of those nights
It's going to be a long and difficult night


Sleep tight little Sally
Sleep well, Sally


There's a sky full of stars
There are many stars in the sky


Shining for you, honey
The stars are beautiful, Sally


One day you'll go that far
You will travel far someday


Get to thinking, maybe
Start thinking about the future, Sally


The wounds and the scars
The hurts and injuries


Will wear off one day
They will eventually go away


I's just a matter of time
It will take some time


On and on you wonder, if there's someone above
You keep wondering if there is a God


Why doesn't he hear me,
Why doesn't God listen to me?


Don't I pray hard enough?
Am I not praying enough?


Some ain't got it easy, some got it tough
Some people have a harder life than others


Hush now little Sally
Be quiet, Sally


Close your angel eyes
Close your beautiful eyes


A special lady
You are a special person


Will make the most of her life
You will do great things with your life


Your skirts may be shabby
Your clothes may not be the best


But girl with one of them smiles
But you have a beautiful smile


You'll lead an honest man astray
You will make a good man fall in love with you


And make him wanna cry
And he will be very emotional


Watch out little Sally
Be careful, Sally


The old man's messin' tonight
The old man is causing trouble tonight


They're yelling down the alley
People are yelling down the street


Better turn on that porchlight
You should turn on the porch light


Lost all of the money
He gambled away all his money


Down by the quayside
At the docks


He's gambled all your dreams away
He has ruined all of your hopes and dreams


All you've got left is you pride
All you have left is your self-respect




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Dani Klein, Dirk Schoufs, Jean-Michel Gielen

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@bmspcma171

В 1991 с будущей женой танцевали. Незабываемо. И теперь включаем.

@bmspcma171

тридцать лет, как с куста. Незабываемая душевная композиция.

@SirHugh1

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I love this song!

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Amazing song 🎵🎵🎵

@thanos7925

Underrated song

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cool stuff!!

@MrHormon

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@eloescriva3447

Maravilla toda. vuestra música increíble bella bellísima siempre en mi.corazon

@rukoblood11

Svaka čast teta vaya

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