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Lionel Richie released the song Sail On.

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The story of the song ' Sail On '

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The meaning of the song 'Sail On ', based on the lyrics

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🎶 Sail On song analysis

The protagonist asks his partner to move away because he doesn't want to know where she is going. He tried to hold on to their relationship, but now he gives her back her name and moves on. He just wants to have fun and forget the pain of being used.

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This explanation is based on the lyrics of ‘Sail On’. The meaning is of course subject to interpretation.

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Lionel Richie - Short Biography

Lionel Brockman Richie Jr. is an accomplished American artist, born in 1949. He is best known for his talents as a singer, songwriter and record producer. He began his career in the 1970s as the lead singer of The Commodores. In the 1980s, Richie's solo career took off, with hits like "Endless Love", "Hello" and "Say You, Say Me". Richie's many awards and accolades are a testament to his extraordinary talents in creating soulful melodies and producing memorable songs enjoyed by millions of fans around the world.

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"Sail On" appears on Lionel Richie's self-titled debut solo album, released in 1982. With "Sail On", Lionel Richie explores for the first time the theme of romantic ballads with a tune in D flat major.

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