Story Behind The Song
Composed quickly, timewarner cable in manhattan lived the song and requested a version for their own use. The 30 second version with their own lyrics was heavy rotation in New York City on cable for years.
Song Description
A proud exultation of vocals, uplifting guitars, melody and composition, simple in appearance, the underlying structure, key shifts and harmonic structure make this more than simple pop. See if you can recognize the key change into the chorus. The emotive effect is almost heroic. Solid drums pin the piece down in classic Ringo style, and the repeat chorus is pure hook.
| Song Length |
4:20 |
Genre |
Pop - Alternative, Pop - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Joyful, Content |
Subject |
Philosophy, Change |
| Similar Artists |
Oasis, The Beatles |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Sometimes the sun shines on other things
Sometimes its so quiet its deafening
I never needed to shine
Sometimes you lend a hand, it slaps your face
Sometimes your best try?s judged commonplace
I never needed to shine
I only wanted to shed some light
Sail On, sail on, sail on,
Good-bye, farewell, so long,
Sail On, sail on, sail on,
Tomorrow, new horizons.
Blood stained, no-gain news reigns again
Just think what 40 days of rain would clean
I never wanted your time
I only wanted to share some light,
Sail On, sail on, sail on,
Good-bye, farewell, so long
Sail On, sail on, sail on,
Tomorrow, new horizons,
It?s my breeze,
It?s my breeze
Tomorrow, new horizons.
(Inst)
Maybe she?s gonna break my heart again,
Maybe she?s gonna break my back instead,
I never wanted your time
I only wanted to share my life
Sail On, sail on, sail on,
Good-bye, farewell, so long
Sail On, sail on, sail on,
Tomorrow, new horizons,
Its my breeze,
Tomorrow, new horizons,
Its my breeze
Tomorrow, new horizons.
Sail on, sail on, sail on,
Sail on, sail on, sail on,
Sail on, sail on, sail on?