Red Sails In The Sunset
Washington Dinah Lyrics
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Oh, carry my loved one home safely to me
{She sailed at the dawning, all day I've been blue}
Red sails in the sunset, I'm trusting in you
Swift wings you must borrow
Make straight for the shore
We marry tomorrow
{Red sails in the sunset, way out on the sea}
Oh, carry my loved one home safely to me
Swift wings you must borrow
Make straight for the shore
We marry tomorrow
And she goes sailing no more
{Red sails in the sunset}
Way out on the sea (ooh-wee-ooh, wee-ooh)
Oh, carry my loved one
{Home safely to me}
The lyrics to "Red Sails In The Sunset" tell a story of longing and hope. The singer is separated from their loved one, who has set sail at dawn. Throughout the day, the singer has been feeling down and blue, but they put their trust in the red sails out on the sea, hoping that they will carry their loved one safely back home. The urgency and desperation in the lyrics are evident as the singer pleads for the red sails to bring their loved one back to them.
The imagery of the "red sails in the sunset" represents both beauty and uncertainty. The sunset symbolizes the end of a day, possibly hinting at the end of a relationship or the end of a phase in the singer's life. The red sails, on the other hand, symbolize hope and a chance for reunion. The singer puts their trust in these sails to bring their loved one back and fulfill their desire to be together.
Overall, the lyrics evoke a sense of yearning and vulnerability. The singer's emotions are raw, as they express their fears and hopes in a simple and poignant manner. The song captures the universal experience of longing for someone who is far away and the hope that they will return safely.
Line by Line Meaning
Red sails in the sunset, way out on the sea
Vibrant crimson sails gracefully gliding through the evening sky, far out on the vast ocean
Oh, carry my loved one home safely to me
Please, guide and protect my cherished companion, ensuring their secure return to my embrace
She sailed at the dawning, all day I've been blue
Since she set sail in the early morning, melancholy has enveloped me throughout the entire day
Red sails in the sunset, I'm trusting in you
With unwavering faith, I rely on these crimson sails in the sunset to fulfill my hopes and wishes
Swift wings you must borrow
Borrow rapid wings of swiftness
Make straight for the shore
Fly directly towards the coastline
We marry tomorrow
Our union in matrimony awaits us on the morrow
And she goes sailing no more
Thus, she shall partake in no more sailing voyages
Red sails in the sunset, way out on the sea
Vibrant crimson sails gracefully gliding through the evening sky, far out on the vast ocean
Oh, carry my loved one home safely to me
Please, guide and protect my cherished companion, ensuring their secure return to my embrace
Swift wings you must borrow
Borrow rapid wings of swiftness
Make straight for the shore
Fly directly towards the coastline
We marry tomorrow
Our union in matrimony awaits us on the morrow
And she goes sailing no more
Thus, she shall partake in no more sailing voyages
Red sails in the sunset
Vibrant crimson sails in the diminishing daylight
Way out on the sea (ooh-wee-ooh, wee-ooh)
Far away upon the expansive sea (ooh-wee-ooh, wee-ooh)
Oh, carry my loved one
Oh, transport my beloved
Home safely to me
Back to the safety and warmth of my presence
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Wilhelm Grosz, Jimmy Kennedy
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