Haul Away
Sailing Towards Salvation: Unveiling the Deep Meaning of 'Haul Away'
Lyrics
We're running down a stormy sea and rolling through the thunder
We are navigating through a stormy sea and moving amidst thunder.
'Way, haul away, well, haul away, Joe
A call to action, urging the crew to haul away, specifically mentioning a person named Joe.
It's every man aloft my boys or we'll be driven under
Every man needs to climb aloft (go up the mast) to avoid being overwhelmed by the storm.
'Way, haul away, well, haul away, Joe
A repetition of the call to action, emphasizing the urgency to haul away, with a reference to Joe.
'Way haul away, we're bound for better weather
Expressing the hope or intention to reach more favorable weather conditions through hauling away.
'Way haul away, well, haul away, Joe
A repeated call to action, encouraging the crew to haul away, specifically addressing Joe.
For seven days and seven nights, we've labored to exhaustion
Describing a period of intense labor, lasting seven days and nights, leading to exhaustion.
'Way, haul away, well, haul away, Joe
Reiterating the call to haul away, suggesting a shift in the wind direction and a potential change in circumstances.
But now the breeze is from the East, we'll come about for Boston
With the breeze now from the East, the ship will change course towards Boston.
'Way, haul away, well, haul away, Joe
A repeated call to action, emphasizing the need to haul away, mentioning Joe.
East wind bring us home
An explicit wish or command for the East wind to guide them home.
The ragged heavens open up, we sound the jubilation
Describing a moment of joy and celebration as the heavens open up during the journey.
'Way, haul away, well, haul away, Joe
A renewed call to action, urging the crew to haul away, with a specific reference to Joe.
The setting sun's a beacon, boys, the sign of our salvation
The setting sun is seen as a beacon, symbolizing salvation and hope for the crew.
'Way, haul away, well, haul away, Joe
A repeated call to action, emphasizing the importance of hauling away, addressing Joe.
'Way, haul away, we're bound for better weather
Reiterating the desire to reach better weather through hauling away, with a specific reference to Joe.
'Way, haul away, well, haul away, Joe
A renewed call to action, encouraging the crew to haul away, mentioning Joe.
East wind bring us home
A repeated wish or plea for the East wind to guide the crew home.
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