| Katastrophe Mercury 14.09.2006 08:20 |
well, i'm asking this for a friend. my friend bought "The Game" and asked me if there was a story behind the song "Sail Away Sweet Sister". is there a story behind it? Did Brian's mother have a miscarriage or something? Please help. Thanks. |
| deleted user 14.09.2006 08:45 |
i think he was just lamenting about being an only child. |
| Phill the Thrill 14.09.2006 10:43 |
i read it was about him at one point wanting a baby sister |
| deleted user 14.09.2006 12:13 |
Once, I wanted a baby brother. Now, I've got one - and I want it to go away. |
| Katastrophe Mercury 14.09.2006 12:26 |
<font color=red>The Audacity of Kelley wrote: Once, I wanted a baby brother. Now, I've got one - and I want it to go away.aww i'm sorry! i'm the youngest so i dont know your pain. |
| kagezan1313 14.09.2006 12:37 |
Or maybe in the same way as BoRhap was about Freddie coming to terms with being gay, SASS was about Brian coming to terms with being a woman trapped in a man's body...interesting possibility, hmm? |
| its_a_hard_life 26994 14.09.2006 13:20 |
LongLostMercury wrote: Did Brian's mother have a miscarriage or something?:O |
| val 29467 14.09.2006 13:34 |
I think he was drunk when he wrote that song, you DON'T want a sister Brian... I have one and am one myself, I know how irritating they are |
| deleted user 14.09.2006 13:41 |
that's kind of like saying, "don't listen to music, because i heard this song and it was just DREADful." |
| Penetration_Guru 14.09.2006 13:43 |
I actually have a theory about this song, but I think it would be inappropriate to have such a discussion in public. |
| **Queen_of_Ramms+ein** 14.09.2006 14:36 |
ssss |
| deleted user 14.09.2006 15:20 |
Maybe he was in love with a nun. You know, those pesky chastity vows and all ? Could break a guy's heart. |
| magicalfreddiemercury 14.09.2006 15:26 |
Penetration_Guru wrote: I actually have a theory about this song, but I think it would be inappropriate to have such a discussion in public.No offense to anyone else who responded, but I found this to be the most interesting reply of all. |
| Baneé 14.09.2006 16:29 |
magicalfreddiemercury wrote:I agree! (no offense)Penetration_Guru wrote: I actually have a theory about this song, but I think it would be inappropriate to have such a discussion in public.No offense to anyone else who responded, but I found this to be the most interesting reply of all. |
| rocks. 14.09.2006 18:20 |
Mm, I love this song, and I dont particularily give a damn what it's about at the present time, I just love listening to it, it's absolutly gorgeous. |
| as it began 14.09.2006 21:01 |
Am I the only one who doesn't see how the lyrics relate to a miscarriage? |
| rocks. 14.09.2006 21:25 |
as it began wrote: Am I the only one who doesn't see how the lyrics relate to a miscarriage?No you're not |
| SK 14.09.2006 21:33 |
as it began wrote: Am I the only one who doesn't see how the lyrics relate to a miscarriage?The lyrics are about a miscarriage. the whole GAME album is about miscarriage. Another One Bites The Dust is the most sadistic song ever |
| rocks. 14.09.2006 22:38 |
The Who Live At Leeds wrote:hahahahahahahahahaha!as it began wrote: Am I the only one who doesn't see how the lyrics relate to a miscarriage?The lyrics are about a miscarriage. the whole GAME album is about miscarriage. Another One Bites The Dust is the most sadistic song ever |
| Katastrophe Mercury 15.09.2006 00:41 |
The Who Live At Leeds wrote:i wasn't relating the lyrics to a miscarriage. i was just throwing it out.as it began wrote: Am I the only one who doesn't see how the lyrics relate to a miscarriage?The lyrics are about a miscarriage. the whole GAME album is about miscarriage. Another One Bites The Dust is the most sadistic song ever |
| The prophet's song 15.09.2006 01:43 |
I thought it was about a girl who wasn't really his sister, but Brian thought of her as a sister...mabey... |
| Katastrophe Mercury 15.09.2006 07:22 |
The prophet's song wrote: I thought it was about a girl who wasn't really his sister, but Brian thought of her as a sister...mabey...that sounds reasonable! |
| deleted user 15.09.2006 08:08 |
LongLostMercury wrote:Hmm... it does. At least more than the other repliesThe prophet's song wrote: I thought it was about a girl who wasn't really his sister, but Brian thought of her as a sister...mabey...that sounds reasonable! |
| Rikke 15.09.2006 17:16 |
Well, I just think he wanted a baby sister. Why is that so hard to believe? I wanted one once, but my mum has actually had two or three miscarriages.. Could have had yet another older brother or sister - maybe two - and a baby sister/brother. Kinda scary... 6 or 7 children.. pfew xD |
| deleted user 15.09.2006 20:05 |
Rikke wrote: Well, I just think he wanted a baby sister. Why is that so hard to believe?especially since he dedicated it to the "sister he never had." |
| queen mercury 33542 15.09.2006 21:41 |
Some people have told me that it was deticated to the sister I never had. I love that song. It deeply touches my heart. I wrote a letter to brian on his soapbox asking him what inspired him to write the song, but I got no reply. It's okay though. I know he must be busy. |
| Queen_Rox 15.09.2006 21:42 |
Queen Mercury wrote: Some people have told me that it was deticated to the sister I never had. I love that song. It deeply touches my heart. I wrote a letter to brian on his soapbox asking him what inspired him to write the song, but I got no reply. It's okay though. I know he must be busy.Hey, Queen mercury! I'm sorry that I've been impatient, but could you please check your blog question thread? |
| queen mercury 33542 15.09.2006 23:23 |
Already checked it darling. Smile. xd. Thanks. |
| Serry... 16.09.2006 04:14 |
Queen Mercury wrote: Some people have told me that it was deticated to the sister I never had."Some people" are Serry and WhatMustHeThink took it from the sleeve to The Game album. |
| its_a_hard_life 26994 16.09.2006 07:28 |
Whatever! I'm not bothered about the meaning of the song, the song itself is brilliant! =) |
| its_a_hard_life 26994 16.09.2006 07:28 |
Double Post. |
| rocks. 16.09.2006 08:39 |
Serry... wrote::D :D :D :D :D!!Queen Mercury wrote: Some people have told me that it was deticated to the sister I never had."Some people" are Serry and WhatMustHeThink took it from the sleeve to The Game album. |
| Donna13 16.09.2006 15:16 |
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| AmeriQueen 17.09.2006 06:26 |
I think it's about Brian's sister that was either a miscarriage or infant death. I heard this years ago, so the information is definitely suspect. I also heard that Brian's #1 regret in Queen history was that he didn't step aside and let Freddie sing lead on this song. I'm personally glad he didn't, not that I wouldn't want to hear the results, but because of how great a job Brian does on it. A Great song for sure!!!! |
| Holly2003 30.03.2020 12:35 |
Influenced lyrically and perhaps in sentiment by the Beatles' 'She's Leaving Home'? Lyrics Wednesday morning at five o'clock As the day begins Silently closing her bedroom door Leaving the note that she hoped would say more She goes downstairs to the kitchen Clutching her handkerchief Quietly turning the backdoor key Stepping outside, she is free She(we gave her most of our lives) Is leaving (sacrificed most of our lives) Home (we gave her everything money could buy) She's leaving home, after living alone, for so many years (bye bye) Father snores as his wife gets into her dressing gown Picks up the letter that's lying there Standing alone at the top of the stairs She breaks down and cries to her husband "Daddy, our baby's gone. "Why would she treat us so thoughtlessly? How could she do this to me?" She (we never thought of ourselves) Is leaving… |
| brENsKi 30.03.2020 12:44 |
nice necro Holly. yes, there's certainly lots of lyrical parallels between the two. |
| mooghead 30.03.2020 20:46 |
I'm finding it hard to think of a Queen multitrack I want more than this. The guitar work alone is incredible |
| brENsKi 30.03.2020 21:37 |
mooghead wrote: I'm finding it hard to think of a Queen multitrack I want more than this. The guitar work alone is incredibleagreed. but there are others: It's Late - would be fantastic Somebody To Love - i wish the full 24 track multis were available |
| mooghead 30.03.2020 21:50 |
STL vocals ok. It's Late? Don't really care... |
| Sebastian 31.03.2020 14:35 |
I would love 'White Queen'. |
| brENsKi 31.03.2020 15:47 |
mooghead wrote:STL vocals ok. It's Late? Don't really care...oh yeah! absolutely. IMO far and away Freddie, Brian and Roger's finest vocal piece. wonder if the 24-track has something like 8 (or more) vocal tracks (WATC has 7)? now that would be stunning. as for It's Late - my reason: Freddie's alternative vocals (NOTW 40) - how much more was never heard? some of the vocal phrasing/punctuation is really nice. and the alt lyrics would be nice to "play around with" Brian's guitars - the rough mix has some interesting variances coming out of 4:00m onwards |