Sailor Song
Rickie Lee Jones · The Evening Of My Best Day [2009]
Time is what I ride
Forty winds
The captain and the tide
Oh, a sailor boy
Stole me from my home
And this sea of joy
Is the only life I've known
I could fly away
I could fly away
But I take the sea
For stranger days than these
A salty dog
Is caught up on the reef
And the bottom of the sea
She kisses in relief
She could fly away
She could fly away
But she takes the sea
For stranger days than these
You trade your life
When something comes for you
And you bury the knife
Between the lies and truth
You could fly away
You could fly away
But you take the sea
For stranger days than these
And I take the sea
For stranger days than these
Stranger days
Sailor Song
Rickie Lee Jones delivers a hauntingly atmospheric performance on 'Sailor Song,' a track that exemplifies her signature blend of bluesy grit and folk sensibility. Recorded for the 2009 anthology 'The Evening Of My Best Day,' the song showcases her distinctive vocal delivery and songwriting prowess, characteristic of her work spanning from her early days to later releases. The recording captures the raw emotional depth found in her discography, reflecting themes of resilience and introspection often explored in her catalog. As part of her broader body of work, this track stands as a testament to her ability to craft compelling narratives through music that resonates with listeners across generations.