Red Sails in the Sunset
Love's Voyage at Sunset: A Melodic Tale of Longing
Lyrics
Red sails in the sunset, way out on the sea
Expressing the presence of red sails on the sea during the sunset.
Oh, carry my loved one home safely to me
An appeal or plea for the safe return of a loved one on the ship with the red sails.
She sailed at the dawning, all day I've been blue
Referring to the departure of the loved one at dawn, causing the speaker to feel sad or melancholic throughout the day.
Red sails in the sunset, I'm trusting in you
Expressing trust in the red sails and the safety of the loved one on the sea.
Swift wings you must borrow
Advising the red sails to use swift wings, possibly metaphorical, to reach the shore quickly.
Make straight for the shore
Directing the red sails to head straight for the shore.
We marry tomorrow
Announcing the speaker's intention to get married the next day.
And she goes sailing no more
Indicating that once married, the loved one will no longer go sailing.
Red sails in the sunset, way out on the sea
Reiteration of the presence of red sails on the sea during the sunset.
Oh, carry my loved one home safely to me
Repeating the plea for the safe return of the loved one to the speaker.
Swift wings you must borrow
Reiterating the advice for the red sails to use swift wings to reach the shore quickly.
Make straight for the shore
Repeating the instruction for the red sails to make a beeline for the shore.
We marry tomorrow
Restating the plan to marry the next day.
And she goes sailing no more
Reiterating that, after marriage, the loved one will cease sailing.
Red sails in the sunset
Repeating the observation of red sails in the sunset.
Way out on the sea (ooh-wee-ooh, wee-ooh)
Reemphasizing the presence of red sails on the sea at sunset.
Oh, carry my loved one
Reiterating the plea for the safe return of the loved one.
Home safely to me
Expressing the desire for the loved one to come home safely to the speaker.
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