Mark Knopfler
Mark Knopfler
Mark Knopfler
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Mark Knopfler
Mark Knopfler
Mark Knopfler
Mark Knopfler
Mark Knopfler
Mark Knopfler
Mark Knopfler
Mark Knopfler
Mark Knopfler
Mark Knopfler
Mark Knopfler
Mark Knopfler
Mark Knopfler
Mark Knopfler
Mark Knopfler
Mark Knopfler
Mark Knopfler
Mark Knopfler
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“Haul Away” by Mark Knopfler appears on his 2012 album, Privateering.
The album tells of the privateer’s life at sea, and this song is an Irish seaman’s lament (or is it?).
Knopfler’s lyrical style is pinned on layering and inter-verse referencing. What you hear at first is one interpretation, the...
[Verse 1]
It was a windless night when you left the ship
You never were a steady bold one
I gave my hand, ah, but you did slip
I'm a living man and you're a cold one
Haul away, haul away for home
[Verse 2]
My love's as fair as a girl can be
My wedding ring is a heavy gold one
Now you lie alone in the deep dark sea
I'm a living man and you're a cold one
Haul away, haul away for home
[Verse 3]
The morning brings, Lord, a fresh young breeze
To fill our sails and end the doldrums
Our lucky ship speeds across the sea
I'm a living man and you're a cold one
Haul away, haul away for home
Haul Away was written by Mark Knopfler.
Haul Away was produced by Mark Knopfler & Chuck Ainlay & Guy Fletcher.
Mark Knopfler released Haul Away on Mon Sep 03 2012.