Sailor
Rod Stewart · Smiler
Tearing down the highway in the pouring rain
escaping from my wedding day
I heard the bells ringing in the local church
the ceremony's nearly under way
Telegrams came and the cheap champagne
was driving everybody out of their brains
But I convinced my best friends I lost my nerve
and I pleaded I was being framed
"Sailor show me which way to go"
I screamed out loud
"Sailor show me which way to go"
Such a deadly silence
due to my defiance
the wedding ground to a halt
Said I changed my mind
ain't no use in your trying
so her brother punched me in the throat
her mother got hysterical
the bitch was cynical
father's in the corner drunk
Picking myself off the floor
I ran to the door
damned if I was skippin' on my way
"Sailor show me which way to go"
You should have heard the noise
Said "Sailor show me which way to go"
So keep clean girlie
find a man that's truly
gonna love you from dusk till dawn
Keep your front door key
don't give him up for me
'cause tomorrow I may be gone
You see, your wouldbe keepers
( ) all night creepin'
nobody gonna change in there
Who thinks a marriage life should be like a dog's life
so let's renew it when the year runs out
Sailor show me which way to go
Sailor show me which way to go
She had a belly full of lust but she had no bust
Sailor - Rod Stewart
Rod Stewart's 'Sailor' appears on the 1979 album Smiler, a collection of tracks that showcase his enduring ability to blend rock energy with melodic sensibility. As a defining figure in British rock and a master of the ballad, Stewart delivers a performance that captures the essence of his mid-career output, characterized by smooth vocals and polished arrangements. The song reflects the era's musical landscape, where Stewart continued to evolve his sound while maintaining the charismatic persona that made him a global icon. His work on Smiler, alongside other notable releases from the period, solidifies his legacy as an artist who seamlessly transitions between genres, from hard rock to soft pop, without ever losing his distinctive voice. This recording stands as a testament to his consistent quality and appeal across decades.