Sail Away
David Gray · Greatest Hits, David Gray [2007]
I put my heart in your hand
Sail away with me honey now, now, now
Sail away with me
What will be will be
I wanna hold you now, now, now
Crazy skies are wild above me now
Winter howling at my face
And everything I held so dear
Disappeared without a trace
Though all the times i tasted love
Never knew quiete what i had
Little darlin if you hear me now
Never needed you so bad
Spinning round inside my head
Sail away with me honey
I put my heart in your hand
Sail away with me honey now, now, now
Sail away with me
What will be will be
I wanna hold you now, now, now
I've been talking drunken gibberish
Falling in and out the bars
Trying to get some explanation here
For the way some people are
How did it ever come so far
Sail away with me honey
I put my heart in your hand
Sail away with me honey now, now, now
Sail away with me
What will be will be
I wanna hold you now, now, now
Sail away with me honey
I put my heart in your hand
Sail away with me honey now, now, now
Sail away with me
What will be will be
I wanna hold you now, now, now
Sail away with me honey
you break me up when you pull me down, ooooooh
Sail away with me
What will be will be
I wanna hold you now, now , now
About Sail Away
David Gray's "Sail Away" stands as a defining track from his 2002 debut album *White Ladder*, a record that established him as a leading figure in the Britpop revival. The song blends acoustic guitar with atmospheric production, capturing the melancholic yet hopeful spirit characteristic of Gray's early work. It was later included on the 2007 compilation *Greatest Hits, David Gray*, where it remains a staple of his discography. The track exemplifies Gray's ability to craft intimate, narrative-driven pop songs that resonate with themes of departure and reflection. Its enduring popularity highlights its effectiveness as a radio-friendly single that balances emotional depth with melodic accessibility. As part of his broader catalog, "Sail Away" continues to represent the era's shift toward more organic, guitar-centric pop soundscapes, influencing subsequent artists in the genre.