Blue Merle

Every Ship Must Sail Away

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Have you ever heard the sounds
In the shadows of a song?
Have you ever felt the words
Blow right through you from beyond?

'Cause years pass and people change
The bluest skies could turn to grey
And though it's gonna hurt for now
Every ship must sail away
Every ship must sail away

Oh change is in the air
And you wear it oh so well
I asked you if you cared
But if you cared I couldn't tell

'Cause years pass and people change
The bluest skies could turn to grey
And though it's gonna hurt for now
Every ship must sail away
Every ship must sail away

And though i'ts gonna hurt for now
And though it's gonna hurt for now
And though it's gonna hurt for now
Every ship must sail away

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jillian04 On Jul 17, 2005

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2005-07-17 17:11:28

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by beccums

20y ago

Change is a constant. There's no point in trying to resist it. Gotta go with the flow even if the flow are a bunch of mindless shep. At the end of the day, people do the wrong thing to avoid being a social outcast.

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by askingtoomuch

19y ago

Sheep? Really? I think its all about letting go and saying goodbye. It is about change tho. I wouldnt say constant change, but I would say change in general. Loss of a loved one. I dunno. Music is so great because everyone always has their own opinions. For me 98% of the songs i listen to have some sort of a "love" meaning. Either receiving giving or losing. Ah well. Thats what I think of the song. I dont even remember where I heard this from but from the second it started I really liked it. Catchy lines too.

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