Lyrics
Superstar tradesman, stand at the bar
The protagonist is referred to as a skilled worker admired like a celebrity, standing at a bar.
Get a trade son you will go far
Encouragement to pursue a trade as it promises success and a prosperous future.
You have a house in the ferry and a new guitar
Having a home and a new guitar, both seemingly desirable possessions.
That's never been played before and it never will
The guitar has never been played and likely will remain unused.
Never been played before and it never will
Reiteration that the guitar has never been played and won't be in the future.
The weather is sunny, you're locked inside
Despite sunny weather, the person feels confined indoors.
The weather is sunny, oh yes I've tried and I've tried
Confirming attempts to enjoy the weather but feeling unsuccessful in doing so.
To keep me sane, to keep me sane
An appeal to maintain mental stability and clarity.
To keep me sane, to keep me sane
Reiteration of the desire for mental stability and clarity.
I don't want money, I want a thing called happiness
Expressing a preference for happiness over material wealth.
I don't want cash, you know, I'd quite like memories
Desire for meaningful experiences and memories over monetary wealth.
To keep us on track, let's never look back
A resolve to focus on the present and the future rather than dwelling on the past.
To keep us on track, let's never look back
Reiteration of the resolve to move forward without looking back.
What would you do if I asked you
Prompting a hypothetical question about willingness to embark on an adventure.
What would you do if I asked you
Repetition of the hypothetical question about going on a voyage.
To sail away to see some sights?
Asking what actions one would take if asked to explore new places.
Sail away with me to see some sights
Invitation to sail away together and explore new places.
Superstar tradesman, stand at the bar
Restating the protagonist's status as a highly regarded tradesman.
Get a trade son you will go far
Encouragement to follow a trade for a promising future.
You have a house in the ferry and a new guitar
Similar to line 3, mentioning possessions that suggest a comfortable life.
That's never been played before and it never will
Reiteration that the guitar has never been used and won't be in the future.
Never been played before and it never will
Restating the fact that the guitar will remain untouched.
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