Sail On

Destiny's Child · Destiny's Child [1998]

[Kelly & Beyonce Duet]



Sail on down the line, 'bout

A half a mile or so, and

I don't really wanna know

Where you're goin'

Maybe once or twice, you see

Time after time I tried, I tried to

Hold on to what we got, but

Now you're goin'



And I don't mind

'Bout the things you're gonna say Lord

I gave all my money, and my time

I know, I know it's ashame

But I'm giving you back your name



Guess I'll be on my way

I won't be back to say

I guess I'll move along

I'm looking for a good time (time)



Sail on down the line, ain't it

Funny how the time can go, all my

Friends say they told me so, but it

It doesn't matter

It was plain to see that a

Small town girl like me, just

Wasn't your cup of tea, I was

Wishful thinkin'



I gave you my heart

And I tried to make you happy

And you gave me nothing in return

You know it ain't so hard to say

Would you please just go away, hey hey



I've thrown away the blues

I'm tired of being used

I want everyone to know

I'm looking for a good time

Good time



Sail on (sail on), honey (honey, hey)

Good times have never felt so good

Sail on (sail on, oh), honey (honey, honey, honey)

Good times have never felt so good (never never never never)

Sail on (never never never), sugar (so good)

Good times have never felt so good

Sail on (ohh oh), honey (honey)

Good times never felt so good (oh oh)

Sail On

Sail On stands as a defining track from Destiny's Child's self-titled 1998 debut album, marking the group's initial song into the mainstream R&B landscape. The recording captures the trio's early harmonies and the polished production style that would later define their career. As a foundational piece in their discography, the song showcases the vocal chemistry between the members before they achieved global superstardom. It reflects the group's commitment to soulful pop and R&B, establishing a sonic identity that would evolve significantly in subsequent releases. This work remains an essential part of their early catalogue, illustrating the artistic direction that propelled them toward future commercial success and critical acclaim within the genre.