Northern skies
Voyage of Love: Navigating Northern Skies with Mark Sharman
Lyrics
And my ship is ready to leave
Expressing readiness to embark on a journey.
And all the men are brave and strong and true
Describing the crew as brave, strong, and loyal.
Now the time has come to say my farewell
Indicating the moment to bid farewell has arrived.
Because for 12 long months I'll be thinking only of you
Stating that thoughts will be devoted solely to a loved one during a year-long absence.
Now the tide has turned and so my love I must go
Acknowledging the turning of the tide, signifying departure for a quest.
For the spices and riches we'll fill the hold down be low
Expressing the purpose of the journey, seeking spices and riches for the cargo hold.
And trade winds will guide us back unto the Northern skies
Anticipating guidance by trade winds towards the Northern skies.
And by the stars we'll find our way back to Port
Navigation by stars to find the way back to port.
With gifts that I've bought for you
Mentioning gifts purchased during the journey for the loved one.
Well the journeys long and to the Indies we will sail
Describing the length of the voyage, possibly to the Indies.
But the Dutch East India will bring me home again
Referring to the Dutch East India as the means to return home.
And I make my promise... you'll want for nothing
Making a promise that the loved one won't lack anything.
And all I want next year is to be with you
Expressing a desire to be with the loved one in the coming year.
Now the tide has turned and so my love I must go
Reiterating the departure due to the turning tide.
For the spices and riches we'll fill the hold down be low
Restating the quest for spices and riches for the cargo hold.
And trade winds will guide us back unto the Northern skies
Reiterating the reliance on trade winds for the journey back to the Northern skies.
And by the stars we'll find our way back to Port
Reaffirming the use of stars for navigation back to port.
With gifts that I've bought for you
Confirming the intention to bring purchased gifts back to the loved one.
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