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Sailor Lyrics

i'm not a sailor
i'm not so strong out of my shoes
dragging like anchors

over the ocean
pearls in the sky are strung around the moon
pointing to you

and i'll sail 'til morning
or i'll sail 'til i
am carried to you tonight

i'm not a sailor
but i'll spend the night out on the sea
out on the sea

and i'll sail 'til morning
or i'll sail 'til i
am carried to you tonight

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frootjoos On Jul 13, 2002

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2002-07-13 09:36:48

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Cover art for Sailor lyrics by Hem

by Linaritara

15y ago

Wow. This song just touches me. The softness of the thing, and the underlying despair and hope that intermingle their way through the song, just amazes me. As far as I can tell it's about a guy or girl trying to find their way back into their love's heart. Knowing that they'll do anything, but not sure if they'll make it.

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