Holiday
Wright Richard Lyrics
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Building castles by the sea
Another way to live for you and me
Time to pause, consider what we've done
The wind is blowing, so come,
Let's take a holiday
How was I to know quite so soon
Around it seems
There is no single way to live our days
Between these lines I know you see a man
Who's not quite sure who he is
Or where he stands
Sail on
Sail on, across the sea
Ride the waves, feel the breeze
Sail on
There's no other way I'd rather be
Destiny, reality are just a dream
Raise the sails, the wind is free
Every day I become more confused
Which way to go, how to choose
Back at home, what holds me here
Shut in not moving, only half a life
Clouds hang heavy, they leave me cold
It doesn't have to be this way
The wind is blowing, so come,
Let's take a holiday
Sail on
Sail on, across the sea
Ride the waves, feel the breeze
Sail on
There's no other way I'd rather be
Sail on
Sail on, across the sea
Ride the waves, feel the breeze
Sail on
There's no other way I'd rather be
Sail on
Sail on
Sail on
Sail on
There's no other way I'd rather be
Sail on
Sail on
The song "Holiday" by Richard Wright tells a story about two people who decide to take a break and go on a holiday together to build castles by the sea. It's an escape from their everyday lives, giving them a chance to pause and reflect on what they've done. The lyrics imply that sometimes our lives can be confusing and we don't always know who we are or where we stand. The holiday represents freedom and a chance to explore possibilities, away from the mundanity of daily routines.
The song also conveys a sense of peace and tranquility, symbolized by the waves and breeze of the sea. The singer expresses his desire to sail on and ride the waves, indicating that he wants to keep exploring and moving forward. He feels that destiny and reality are just a dream, and the wind represents the freedom to steer his life in any direction he chooses. The chorus repeats the line "Sail on," emphasizing the idea that he intends to keep moving forward towards an unknown destination.
Overall, "Holiday" can be interpreted as a message about taking a break from the hectic pace of modern life to find some inner peace and reconnect with ourselves. The song encourages us to explore the world and seek new experiences, so that we can find direction and purpose in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
It was meant to be a holiday
We intended to have a break from our busy lives.
Building castles by the sea
We wanted to enjoy the simple pleasures of life.
Another way to live for you and me
We wanted to spend our time in a different way than usual.
Time to pause, consider what we've done
We took a moment to reflect on our actions and choices.
The wind is blowing, so come,
Let's enjoy the natural surroundings and experiences.
Let's take a holiday
Let's take a break from our routine lives.
How was I to know quite so soon
I didn't realize how quickly things could change.
That dreams can turn a life,
Our desires and aspirations can shape our lives.
Around it seems
It appears that our lives are not always under our control.
There is no single way to live our days
There are many ways to live a fulfilling life.
Between these lines I know you see a man
I accept that you may perceive me in a certain way.
Who's not quite sure who he is
I am still exploring my identity and purpose.
Or where he stands
I am unsure of my place in the world.
Sail on
Keep moving forward.
Sail on, across the sea
Keep exploring new experiences.
Ride the waves, feel the breeze
Enjoy the ups and downs of life, and appreciate the natural world.
There's no other way I'd rather be
I am content with the present moment.
Destiny, reality are just a dream
Our notions of fate and truth are subjective and ever-changing.
Raise the sails, the wind is free
Embrace opportunities and explore the world around us.
Every day I become more confused
I am constantly grappling with new experiences and choices.
Which way to go, how to choose
I am unsure of the best path forward and how to make decisions.
Back at home, what holds me here
I feel stuck in my current situation.
Shut in not moving, only half a life
I am not living up to my full potential.
Clouds hang heavy, they leave me cold
I feel weighed down by the challenges in my life.
It doesn't have to be this way
I recognize that things can change for the better.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RICHARD WRIGHT
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NativeAmericanSpirit92
I love this album it is so peaceful and beautifully put together. My heart goes out to Jamie and Gala. I know it has been hard on them since Rick's 73rd birthday is coming up. I know what it's like to lose a parent to cancer and it is not easy.
William Kinsey
Nikki N rick was a wonderful stellar talent.
I,m still discovering his albums.
Including the enchanting Broken China.
chuckschilling
This album is exactly the kind of record you'd expect Mr. Wright to have made. I like to think of it as his musical autobiography.
Lissy
His voice is so soft and rich, it's so underrated.
Larko Armadio
I've just tried to write something similar:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMNYH32oK_s&t=6s
Atlas King
This album has held up so well-it's as entertaining now as it was back then. Fantastic mix of instrumentals and vocal tunes like this one. RIP Rick!
joy clark
Sail on, Richard Wright.
I'm in tears,thank you for this gem of a song.
Jared-91
I like this. I wish Rick would have sang more in Pink Floyd.
Juan Domingo Haro
@Ivan Glavinić of course !!
juan haro corbera
@Ivan Glavinić completly agree. he was singing as a lead singer from beginning until meddle album. animals and the wall were completly roger waters albums