A Sailor's Tragedy

Story Behind The Song

This is a somber apologue of a young woman who longs for the touch of her long distance lover. She is distraught that their time together was so brief and short-lived, so she sings to the stars every night - in hope it reaches to him.

Song Length 2:20 Genre Folk - Contemporary, Folk - Alternative
Tempo Slow (71 - 90) Lead Vocal Female Vocal
Mood Cheerless, Heartbreaking Subject Heartbreak, Long
Similar Artists Jewel, Mariah Carey Language English
Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

Baby,
Wherever you are tonight
I'm sending this lullaby
In hope it reaches to your heart

Crazy, crazy
Time is boundless and cruel
Like that it changes everything
And spins you like a fool

It was only briefly,
Now I must let go

Love rushed in
Then pushed us out
Two drifters lost at sea
Laden by the moonlit night
A sailor's tragedy

It was only briefly,
Now I mourn for you

Wow, what a voice! Intense, sweet, breathtakingly sexy and...noticeable. This is a voice that once heard, you do not forget it. The song is a simple poem set to music; the story about a love born and lost at sea "only briefly" (love that lyric). This song is artistically and performance-wise pretty darn stellar and I really like what I am hearing. The simple guitar arrangement and arpeggios are really lovely. This voice was miked perfectly. The effects and echo-y stuff add to the track's original sound. Harmonies also very beautiful. Love the sea/wind sound effects too! Five stars all around. Sweet harmonic at the end and love the buoy sound effect. Creative production chops. Way to go!

What an amazing vocal performance. Lovely melody. Sweet acoustic guitar. Great recording. Good lyrical imagery. A mood evoking track.

Beautifully sung. Sounds and feels like a lullaby.

Lovely, just lovely. The guitar and the voice are so beautifully paired. I wish you success, this song should take off and be heard and enjoyed. I like the lyrics, I like the music.

Lyrics Spicy Folk Music Spicy Folk
Producer Spicy Folk Publisher Spicy Folk
Performance Spicy Folk Label Spicy Folk
This track is on 2 Member Playlists
Playlist Creator Playlist Name Date Added
Ionut Mirel Udrea Best Folk 3/24/2015
Julia Schmidt My Top Songs 1/11/2014

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