This song was written by Stanley...who had Rod Stewart in mind for it. They decided to keep it for themselves after Beth was such a hit. Stanley’s inspiration was the song Brandy. So he’s just picking up on that song about a sailor who leaves the woman for the sea. The man has to “keep moving on” and she’s a sailors only daughter. He loves her and he respects her...but he can’t stay tied down.
This song was written by Stanley...who had Rod Stewart in mind for it. They decided to keep it for themselves after Beth was such a hit. Stanley’s inspiration was the song Brandy. So he’s just picking up on that song about a sailor who leaves the woman for the sea. The man has to “keep moving on” and she’s a sailors only daughter. He loves her and he respects her...but he can’t stay tied down.