Richard Wright - Holiday

It was meant to be a holiday Building castles by the sea. Another way to live for you and me Time to pause, consider what we've done. The wind is blowing, so come, let's take a holiday. How was I to know quite so soon That dreams can turn your life around, it seems There is no single way to live our days Between these lines, I know you see a man Who's not quite sure who he is, or where he stands. Sail on Sail on, across the sea Ride the waves, feel the breeze. Sail on, there's no other way I'd rather be. Destiny, reality, or just a dream Raise the sails, the wind is free. Every day I become more confused Which way to go, how to choose. Back at home, what holds me here? Shut in, not moving, only half alive Clouds hang heavy, they leave me cold It doesn't have to be this way. The wind is blowing, so come, let's take a holiday. Sail on Sail on, across the sea Ride the waves, feel the breeze. Sail on, there's no other way I'd rather be