Sailing To Philadelphia Lyrics

Lyric discussion by ShineYouDiamond 

Cover art for Sailing To Philadelphia lyrics by Mark Knopfler

zer0vector is correct that this has nothing to do with the later connotations of the Line. It's simply a description/character study of these two surveyors on their journey West to create what will become part of American history. The mood of trepidation mingled with optimism in verse two works fantastically -my kind of poetry!