The song discusses different aspects of being alone and how it can be helpful but can also cause fear, it also relates loneliness with writing and the relationship they have.
[Verse 1]
Wind in my sails
I lived for days
No water, no food
It was good
[Verse 2]
I didn't mind, no
Nowhere to be
Nothing to see
Except me
[Chorus]
Only fear
Can make you feel lonely out here
You learn to accept
Whatever you can get
[Verse 3]
When there is no law
You've done nothing wrong
You can't take too long
Making up songs
[Chorus]
Only fear
Can make you feel lonely out here
You learn to accept
Whatever you can get
Whatever you can get
[Chorus]
Only fear
Can make you feel lonely out here
You learn to accept
Whatever you can get
Whatever you can get
Sailing was written by Bradford Cox.
Sailing was produced by Ben H. Allen III & Deerhunter.
Deerhunter released Sailing on Tue Sep 28 2010.