I have no idea how I learn’t of this song, but it’s a nice, warm and breezy tune for this rather frigid Saturday morning here in Bogota. Sailing By is a sweet dreamscape lullaby that resonates like whispers of the soul, transcending time and space. “And the trees are laden / As I sail on by,” evokes imagery of nature creating a serene yet introspective mood. The production is minimalistic, allowing Lohan’s voice and acoustic guitar to shine. Subtle touches of ambient sounds and gentle percussion enhance the song’s atmospheric feel.
Sinéad Lohan (born 1971) is an Irish singer and songwriter. A native of Cork, her song Sailing By appeared on the compilation A Woman’s Heart 2. If you remember the adorable track Only A Woman’s Heart by fellow Irish balladeer Eleanor McEvoy featured here in November last year. In 1991 Lohan began playing regular gigs at The Lobby, a music venue in Cork, and soon thereafter began recording her first album, Who Do You Think I Am, which features today’s title track.
Two by two and it’s me and you
Falling from a yellow sky
It doesn’t really matter if the coast is clear
Just as long as you’re not telling me lies
Chorus
Dreams are a kite on a windy day
Free as a boat by the pier
And I can see it’s always me
Holding her here
Holding her here
By the law of the ground my feet were bound
Made to levitate towards the core
And try as you might you just can’t fly
But the secret is to separate your mind
(Chorus)
Sitting in my chair I could be anywhere
When you turn for my reply
Did you know I could go as you watch out
From your window I’ll be sailing by
(Chorus)
Sinéad Lohan has been described as having a “folky feel” and her persona “by turns reflective, poetic and wistful.” Despite having released just albums, according to the article below ‘She was one of the “most commercially successful artists” in Ireland in the 1990s. Lohan did a tour of Ireland with Joan Baez who later recorded Lohan’s songs “No Mermaid” and “Who Do You Think I Am“. Her lyrics have been inspired by Shakespeare and Lewis Carroll and have “intense, colorful imagery“.
References:
1. Sinéad Lohan – Wikipedia
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Sounds good Matt! I like her voice a lot.
Thanks for taking the time out to give it a ‘like’ and comment unlike our fellow comrade ‘CHRISTIAN’.
His lack of ‘likes’ for my post recent posts is absurd and if I meet him, we are going toe for toe and will have it out. Also your lack of likes for your favourite female artist such as Perri is doing my head in. You know I’m joking right and I point you to the video I shared with who I thought was my friend namely Christian below.
Not to mention ‘Dylan’ who corresponded to nearly all my posts and now nothing from him. On a serious note ‘Destiny’, ‘Nancy’ and I are seriously concerned about his lack of activity given his most recent posts about his health.
I didn’t know blogging would lead to all this man.
LOL…I can vouch for him! Well Christian is at a concert and was yesterday….he texted me…he is watching some great tribute bands.
LOVE that clip!
I’ll be going to Atlanta again tomorrow through Friday so I won’t be posting again through that time. Work has been a bitch lately.
Maybe I don’t know him or I’m not connecting Dylan’s name. I’ve had a few bloggers do that and never hear from them again…I hope he is ok.
Yeh ‘Dylan’s’ absence has already taken a toll. I wish you well in Atlanta.
Thanks Matt….the owner bought a 10 story building there and we have to setup IT….like you wanted to know that lol… have a good week Matt…I’ll miss everyone.
Yeh of course I did want to know buddy. You are a good pal whom I’ll miss. Cheers and good luck with that project.
Sinéad’s voice is quite comforting and lovely.