Come Sail Away

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About Come Sail Away

"Come Sail Away" is a song by American progressive rock group Styx, written and sung by primary singer and songwriter Dennis DeYoung and featured on the band's seventh album The Grand Illusion (1977). Upon its release as the lead single from the album, "Come Sail Away" charted at #8 in 1978 on the Billboard Hot 100, and helped The Grand Illusion achieve multi-platinum sales in 1978. It is one of the biggest hits of Styx's career.


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I'm sailing away set an open course for the virgin sea
I've got to be free free to face the life that's ahead of me
On board I'm the captain so climb aboard
We'll search for tomorrow on every shore
And I'll try oh Lord I'll try to carry on

I look to the sea reflections in the waves spark my memory
Some happy some sad
I think of childhood friends and the dreams we had
We live happily forever so the story goes
But somehow we missed out on that pot of gold
But we'll try best that we can to carry on

A gathering of angels appeared above my head
They sang to me this song of hope and this is what they said
They said come sail away come sail away
Come sail away with me
Come sail away come sail away
Come sail away with me
Come sail away come sail away
Come sail away with me
Come sail away come sail away
Come sail away with me

I thought that they were angels but to my surprise
They climbed aboard their starship and headed for the skies
Singing, come sail away come sail away
Come sail away with me
Come sail away come sail away
Come sail away with me
Come sail away come sail away
Come sail away with me
Come sail away come sail away
Come sail away with me
Come sail away come sail away
Come sail away with me
Come sail away come sail away
Come sail away with me
Come sail away come sail away
Come sail away with me
Come sail away come sail away
Come sail away with me

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Styx

The Styx (Ancient Greek: Στύξ, also meaning "hate" and "detestation") (adjectival form: Stygian, /ˈstɪdʒiən/) is a river in Greek mythology that formed the boundary between Earth and the Underworld (often called Hades which is also the name of this domain's ruler). The rivers Styx, Phlegethon, Acheron, and Cocytus all converge at the center of the underworld on a great marsh, which is also sometimes called the Styx. The important rivers of the underworld are Lethe, Eridanos, and Alpheus. more »

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Written by: Dennis De Young

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"Come Sail Away" was released in 1977, appearing on the Styx album, "The Grand Illusion."
Chart Success
The song was immensely successful, climbing to number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 the following year in 1978.
Artist's Perspective
Dennis DeYoung, the lead singer of Styx, has stated that "Come Sail Away" was inspired by his personal feelings of wanting to escape. He has called it a "hymn for dreamers" as it reflects his fantasies of a carefree lifestyle.
Song Composition
The song is famous for its distinct two-part structure: it starts as a slow ballad before transitioning into a faster, more upbeat progressive rock style.
Cover Versions
Many artists have covered "Come Sail Away." Of note, South Park's Eric Cartman performed it during the Chef Aid episode, and pop-punk band Four Year Strong included it on their cover album "Explains It All."
Live Performances
"Come Sail Away" remained a staple of Styx's live performances and is typically used as the closing song for their concerts.
Song Interpretation
Though some fans have interpreted the song's lyrics about spaceships and angels as metaphorical, DeYoung has confirmed that they were meant to be taken literally.
Cultural Impact
It has been prominently featured in pop culture, appearing in TV series such as South Park and Freaks and Geeks, and movies like The Virgin Suicides (1999).
Certification
Although "Come Sail Away" peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100, it has since been certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Song Length
"Come Sail Away" runs for a total of 6 minutes and 7 seconds, considerably longer than many pop songs of its age.
Legacy
Nearly half a century since its release, "Come Sail Away" remains one of Styx's most fondly remembered and enduring songs, showcasing the band's unique blend of rock and progressive elements.
Songwriting
Styx band member Dennis DeYoung wrote the song, which ended up being one of their biggest hits.

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