Southern Cross
Stephen Stills
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Got out of town on a boat goin' to Southern Islands Sailing a reach before a followin' sea She was makin' for the trades on the outside And the downhill run to Papeete Off the wind on this heading lie the Marquesas We got eighty feet of the waterline nicely making way In a noisy bar in Avalon I tried to call you But on a midnight watch I realized why twice you ran away Think about Think about how many times I have fallen Spirits are using me, larger voices callin' What Heaven brought you and me cannot be forgotten Around the world (I have been around the world) Lookin' (lookin' for that woman girl) Who knows she knows (who knows love can endure) And you know it will When you see the Southern Cross for the first time You understand now why you came this way 'Cause the truth you might be runnin' from is so small But it's as big as the promise, the promise of a comin' day So I'm sailing for tomorrow my dreams are a-dyin' And my love is an anchor tied to you (tied with a silver chain) I have my ship and all her flags are a-flyin' She is all that I have left and music is her name Think about Think about how many times I have fallen Spirits are using me, larger voices callin' What Heaven brought you and me cannot be forgotten I have been around the world (I have been around the world) Lookin' (lookin' for that woman girl) (Who knows love can endure) And you know it will And you know it will So we cheated and we lied and we tested And we never failed to fail it was the easiest thing to do You will survive being bested Somebody fine will come along make me forget about loving you And the southern cross
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Written by: Stephen Stills, Richard Curtis, Michael Curtis
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, MUSIC SALES CORPORATION
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12 facts about this song
Band InformationCrosby, Stills & Nash (CSN) was a supergroup made up of American singer-songwriters David Crosby and Stephen Stills, and English singer-songwriter Graham Nash. They were known for their intricate vocal harmonies, often tumultuous interpersonal relationships, and political activism.
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Song Origin"Southern Cross" is a song from their album "Daylight Again" which was released in 1982.
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Popular CultureThe song became quite popular and reached No. 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in late 1982.
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Song InspirationThe song is about a man who sails the world following a failed love affair. In reality, the song was inspired by Stephen Stills' own experience of sailing to the South Pacific after a divorce.
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Song MeaningThe Southern Cross is a constellation that is most visible in the Southern Hemisphere, and the song is about using that constellation for navigation.
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CollaborationThe album, including the song "Southern Cross," features a variety of guest artists, and also sees the return of former CSN&Y member Neil Young who contributes lead guitar and backing vocals on a couple of tracks.
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SongwritingThe song was authored by Stephen Stills with help from Rick Curtis and Michael Curtis.
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ReinterpretationWhile the song was not originally written by CSN, they are noted for reinterpreting the song with a renewed depth and harmony that the original lacked.
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Notability"Southern Cross" is one of the band's most successful songs and is usually highlighted as a favorite by fans.
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Live PerformancesDespite the band's sporadic existence due to solo careers, they have consistently performed "Southern Cross" in their live shows.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Southern Cross" features Stephen Stills sailing a large boat, reflecting the song's theme of sailing the Pacific.
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Song SymbolismThe song is well-regarded for its application of the Southern Cross star as a symbol of hope and guidance.
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