Sail On
Commodores
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Sail on down the line
'Bout a half a mile or so
And I don't really wanna know
Where you're goin'
Maybe once or twice you see
Time after time I tried to
To hold on to what we got
But now you're goin'
And I don't mind about the things you're gonna say, Lord
I gave all my money and my time
I know it's a shame
But I'm givin' you back your name
Yes I'll be on my way
I won't be back to stay
I guess I'll move along
I'm lookin' for a good time
Sail on down the line
Ain't it funny how the time can go on
Friends say they told me so
But it doesn't matter
It was plain to see that a
Small-town boy like me
Just wasn't your cup of tea
I was wishful thinkin'
I gave you my heart and I tried to make you happy
And you gave me nothin' in return
You know, it ain't so hard to say
"Would you please just go away"
I've thrown away the blues
I'm tired of bein' used
I want everyone to know
I'm lookin' for a good time, good time
Oh, sail on, honey
Good times never felt so good
Sail on, honey
Good times never felt so good
Sail on sugar
Good times never felt so good
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Lionel Richie was at his very best when he was a Commodore.
His solo career, though full of flash and fame,
produced mediocre music that just couldn't compare to
that of his former group.
The harmonies on this song alone,
as well as its pathos,
its almost desperate lyrics ...
Nothing he did on his own compares.
Not even close.
I was drawn to this song the instant I heard it.
I was seventeen, in my last year of high school.
I remember hoping that the Commodores
would stay together forever if they kept
making music like this.
The kiss of death, I suppose.
~~*~~
Digital Art: View from the Castle by yours truly
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