Looking for an explanation for Sail
Posted by dambachern@reddit | sailing | View on Reddit | 2 comments
Hey guys, so Ive been listening to the timeless Awolnation hit "Sail" in which the artist screams the titular line into the microphone repeatedly. Why does he do this? What does he mean? I thought maybe having some sailing expertise would help shed a light on this kryptic classic. Any help would be appreciated as to what this has to do with ADD
Afro_Superbiker@reddit
The mainsheet snapped with crack that's still ringing in the singers ears and the sail is now smashing itself into the stays.
He knows people might blame his rigging problems on him not caring for his boat correctly, but he's trying his best to look after his boat, and show it love. If he could just overcome his ADD and pay more attention to his rigging his poor boat wouldn't have to suffer like it does.
His sailboat is called Angel. This is a pun, as he also views his boat as being his guardian Angel and rescuing him the sorrows and strife of life on land. He's new to sailing, but is too proud to ask more seasoned yachties down at the marina for help. He thinks he can do it on his own, but he forgets to follow his own checklist for sailing when he gets out on the water and ends up at the mercy of the wind. He blames his ADD again, but we are quickly seeing this may just be an excuse.
The outhaul snapped, the boom unhitched, it's gusting 25 knots and main is attacking the deck with the boom like a knight from hell wielding a fiery lance. The singer starts off yelling sail as an expletive , but it evolves into a prayer he hopes the wind gods might hear, as he has lost all control of angel.
He considering if he should radio coastguard for help or just jump into the churning waves without his life jacket. He's crumbling under the stress, he's about to run aground, he's uninsured and he mortgaged the house to pay for the boat. Again, If only he could concentrate enough to have checked the rigging before he set sail. Damn ADD.
TB-4747@reddit
Wow, have you found this somewhere or did you literally come up with this yourself? That was incredible and I never would’ve put that together lol