Discover the story of the song > Anchors Aweigh – Michael Penn

The lyrics tell the story of a person (referred to as 'he') who is deeply in love with his partner (referred to as 'she'). He sees her as the beginning of his world and feels drawn to her like a wave to the shore. She is like a queen in the water, and nothing can harm her as long as she is in charge. Her presence creates a sense of joy and celebration, causing spirits to dance and stars to move in the sky. Despite being tempted to stay, he knows he must kiss her goodbye and let go, like when a ship sets sail.