Sailor Lyrics
Chris De Burgh
Lyrics
Underneath a silver moon, the ship is like a ghost,
She's been out there for a week, just waiting for the wind to blow,
But now she's off and running, and there's nothing I can do,
'Cos I am just a prisoner here until this war is through,
And I'm singing,
Sailor, can you hear me,
Sailor, hear my call,
Sailor, take me with you,
Sailor, take me home...
Yesterday I saw a sea bird wheeling light and low,
Then she sailed off to the west
Like she was telling me the way to go,
If I had her wings my love I'd be with you tonight,
But my last hope has gone, it's drifting out of sight,
Wait for me,
Oh Sailor, take me to her,
Sailor, take me home...
To feel the wind, to see the sky,
To hear the waves breaking on the shore again,
To be with you, to lie with you,
To hear your voice echo through the hills again,
Oh my darling wait for me, 'cos I will be there,
When it is over, when it is over,
Yes I will return one day,
Sailor, take me to her,
Oh Sailor, take me home,
Sailor, can you hear me,
Sailor, hear my call,
Sailor, Sailor...
Song & Lyrics Facts
Chris de Burgh's "Sailor Song" is a single from his studio album, Man on the Line, released in 1984. The song was written and performed by Chris de Burgh himself and was produced by Rupert Hine.
It is an upbeat pop-rock track that features lyrics about finding strength and courage in difficult times. The music video for “Sailor Song” was directed by Steve Barron and featured actress Jenny Seagrove. The single peaked at number 4 in Ireland and number 8 in the UK Singles Chart. In addition to its success as a single, it has also become one of de Burgh's signature songs and continues to be performed live during his concerts. The lyrics of this song are full of adventure and hope which makes it very popular among listeners.