Come Sail Away
Styx
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I'm sailing away set an open course for the virgin sea I've got to be free free to face the life that's ahead of me On board I'm the captain so climb aboard We'll search for tomorrow on every shore And I'll try oh Lord I'll try to carry on I look to the sea reflections in the waves spark my memory Some happy some sad I think of childhood friends and the dreams we had We live happily forever so the story goes But somehow we missed out on that pot of gold But we'll try best that we can to carry on A gathering of angels appeared above my head They sang to me this song of hope and this is what they said They said come sail away come sail away Come sail away with me Come sail away come sail away Come sail away with me Come sail away come sail away Come sail away with me Come sail away come sail away Come sail away with me I thought that they were angels but to my surprise They climbed aboard their starship and headed for the skies Singing, come sail away come sail away Come sail away with me Come sail away come sail away Come sail away with me Come sail away come sail away Come sail away with me Come sail away come sail away Come sail away with me Come sail away come sail away Come sail away with me Come sail away come sail away Come sail away with me Come sail away come sail away Come sail away with me Come sail away come sail away Come sail away with me
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Written by: Dennis De Young
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"Come Sail Away" was released in 1977, appearing on the Styx album, "The Grand Illusion."
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Chart SuccessThe song was immensely successful, climbing to number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 the following year in 1978.
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Artist's PerspectiveDennis DeYoung, the lead singer of Styx, has stated that "Come Sail Away" was inspired by his personal feelings of wanting to escape. He has called it a "hymn for dreamers" as it reflects his fantasies of a carefree lifestyle.
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Song CompositionThe song is famous for its distinct two-part structure: it starts as a slow ballad before transitioning into a faster, more upbeat progressive rock style.
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Cover VersionsMany artists have covered "Come Sail Away." Of note, South Park's Eric Cartman performed it during the Chef Aid episode, and pop-punk band Four Year Strong included it on their cover album "Explains It All."
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Live Performances"Come Sail Away" remained a staple of Styx's live performances and is typically used as the closing song for their concerts.
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Song InterpretationThough some fans have interpreted the song's lyrics about spaceships and angels as metaphorical, DeYoung has confirmed that they were meant to be taken literally.
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Cultural ImpactIt has been prominently featured in pop culture, appearing in TV series such as South Park and Freaks and Geeks, and movies like The Virgin Suicides (1999).
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CertificationAlthough "Come Sail Away" peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100, it has since been certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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Song Length"Come Sail Away" runs for a total of 6 minutes and 7 seconds, considerably longer than many pop songs of its age.
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LegacyNearly half a century since its release, "Come Sail Away" remains one of Styx's most fondly remembered and enduring songs, showcasing the band's unique blend of rock and progressive elements.
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SongwritingStyx band member Dennis DeYoung wrote the song, which ended up being one of their biggest hits.
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