Lyrics
Strawbs Sail Away To The Sea
Introduction: The song is titled "Sail Away To The Sea" by Strawbs.
The hands on the clock keep turning round
The passage of time is emphasized, represented by the hands of the clock turning.
They point to the time of the day
The clock points to the current time of day, a symbol of the present moment.
The time means nothing with you by my side
The presence of a significant other makes time irrelevant and adds value to the moment.
Though some time I'll be on my way.
Anticipation of a future departure, acknowledging that separation will occur at some point.
Down the road to where I must go
The journey begins, moving toward a destination, and there is a sense of inevitability.
There's nothing between you and me
There are no obstacles or barriers between the narrator and their destination.
I'll take a boat down the river my love
The narrator plans to take a boat down the river, symbolizing a departure from the current situation.
And sail away to the sea
The ultimate goal is to sail away to the sea, suggesting a desire for freedom and exploration.
I'll sail away to the sea.
Reiteration of the intention to sail away to the sea, emphasizing the theme of departure.
What will you take to remember me by
The narrator contemplates what tangible item or memory will serve as a reminder in their absence.
I've no money to buy you a smile
Financial constraints prevent the purchase of a gift, highlighting a humble circumstance.
I can't say the words to bid you farewell
Expressing difficulty in expressing farewell verbally, opting to carry unspoken words internally.
So I'll carry them with me a while.
The narrator plans to carry the unspoken words with them for a period after departure.
You'll wave goodbye 'till I pass out of sight
Imagery of waving goodbye, suggesting a farewell as the narrator moves out of sight.
As you're waving goodbye for good
A poignant farewell, acknowledging that the goodbye is permanent and final.
I can't even take you part of the way
Limitations in providing support or companionship on the journey, expressing a wish for more.
I only wish that I could.
A desire to take the significant other along for part of the journey, expressing regret that it's not possible.
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