Story Behind The Song
The music seems eternal, and haunted me for some time before I was able to match words to it. Lyrically, after my mothers death, these phrases conjured images that seemed to be a way of saying goodbye - but not in a sentimental way - in a dazed or fractured resolve.
Song Description
The melody is haunting and peaceful, set in a mid-tempo, somewhat island style to match the sailing theme. Using the imagery of sailing off into the unknown against a backdrop of stormy skies.
| Song Length |
4:20 |
Genre |
Folk - Rock, Rock - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Cool, Poignant |
Subject |
Change, Sailing |
| Similar Artists |
Neil Young, Jimmy Buffett |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Sailing away, it's time to save the day
Nothing to say, I know you want me to stay
You had me with goodbye
Now I'm just chasing the sky
...Chasing the sky
Full speed ahead, it's not supposed to rain
Something you said, it sounded so inane
I know you meant to say
Something more, in a different way
...In a different way
Here comes the rain, to spite the weatherman
This is insane - I'm doing the best that I can
You used to be like me
Storm clouds are wild and free
...Wild and free
SOLO
Sailing away, it's time to sail away
I'm breaking the chains, you know I wanted to stay
You had me with goodbye
Now I'm just chasing the sky
...Chasing the sky
2007 Umpteen Music BMI