Lyrics
And sometimes I wish
Expressing a desire or contemplation about an alternate life.
I was a sailor man because at least
Envying the simplicity and freedom associated with being a sailor.
I'd have the sea in front of me, and this
Imagining the sea as a remedy for loneliness.
Would satisfy my lonely heart
Desiring something to fulfill the emotional void.
I'm talking all about a shiny grip
Describing a strong hold or control over the world's opportunities.
Upon the world and all those vision tricks
Referring to the allure of various perspectives and illusions.
I'll never have enough of that
Expressing an insatiable desire for the aforementioned grip on the world.
And please take me back
Pleading to return to a place where one feels a sense of belonging.
Back to where I do belong
Yearning for a sense of belonging and familiarity.
And oh, Marilyn, I wanna be with you
Expressing a desire to be with someone named Marilyn.
Behind these curtains of blue
Describing a longing behind metaphorical "curtains of blue."
I don't know about you
Expressing uncertainty about the feelings of the person addressed.
But I'm off to sail again
Announcing an intention to embark on a sailing journey once again.
Like all the times that I can
Recalling past experiences of sailing and adventure.
Light up my dreams but then I think of when
Balancing dreams with the realization of past moments.
You held me close with those cold eyes
Remembering a moment of emotional intimacy with Marilyn.
Oh girl you stigmatise
Noting a potential negative perception or judgment from Marilyn.
Reminds me why I'm on my way
Understanding the reason for the journey and its challenges.
And when you left that night
Reflecting on Marilyn's departure and the impact on the mind.
I don't where it went my mind
Expressing confusion or uncertainty about one's thoughts.
Oh sometimes I wish I'd see
Wishing to see alternative possibilities in a past situation.
What else it could have been
Contemplating the potential outcomes if romance had taken a different course.
If all my romance stood aside
Considering the impact of romantic choices on the current situation.
And oh, Marilyn, I wanna be with you
Reiterating the desire to be with Marilyn.
Behind these curtains of blue
Repeating the metaphorical reference to "curtains of blue."
I don't know about you
Reiterating uncertainty about Marilyn's feelings.
But I'm off to sail again
Reaffirming the decision to set sail once again.
And I wish that I'd said
Expressing regret for unspoken words or actions.
All the things I should have said or done
Acknowledging missed opportunities for communication.
But no worries babe
Assuring that there's no need to worry, implying a positive outlook.
I heard there's spaceships waiting for us
Referencing an unconventional idea of spaceships and a true love waiting.
My true love
Expressing a longing for true love.
Wake me up
Asking to be awakened, possibly from a dream or metaphorically.
I want to live forever
Expressing a desire for eternal life.
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