I like to think this song is pretty self-explanatory.
About a sea captain who miraculously survived the sinking of his vessel, and despite promising his crew that he would never sail again, he has done just that after a long time without sailing (which possibly explains the regrets he has), and the song title could also explain his first time in a boat since the accident which would make the first mile the longest.
I like to think this song is pretty self-explanatory.
About a sea captain who miraculously survived the sinking of his vessel, and despite promising his crew that he would never sail again, he has done just that after a long time without sailing (which possibly explains the regrets he has), and the song title could also explain his first time in a boat since the accident which would make the first mile the longest.