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"If You Were a Sailboat" is a song by British singer Katie Melua. Written and produced by Mike Batt, it is Melua's ninth single and the first from her third album, Pictures (2007). Melua said of the song: It was released as a single on September 24, 2007. The CD single has three extra tracks exclusive to the release, including a version of David Gray's "This Year's Love". In the week of 30 September, the song debuted at number twenty-three on the UK Singles Chart.

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Ketevan "Katie" Melua (Georgian: ქეთევან "ქეთი" მელუა; born 16 September 1984) is a Georgian-born British singer, songwriter and musician. She moved to Northern Ireland at the age of eight and then to England at fourteen. Melua is signed to the small Dramatico record label, under the management of composer Mike Batt, and made her musical debut in 2003. In 2006, she was the United Kingdom's best-selling female artist and Europe's highest selling European female artist. more »

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If You Were A Sailboat

October 2008

If you were a cowboy I would trail you, If you were a piece of wood I’d nail you to the floor. If you were sailboat I would sail you to the shore. If you were a river I would swim you, If you were a house I would live in you all my days. If you were a preacher I’d begin to change my ways.

Sometimes I believe in fate, But the chances we create, Always seem to ring more true. You took a chance on loving me, I took a chance on loving you.

If I was in jail I know you’d spring me, If I was a telephone you’d ring me all day long. If I was in pain I know you’d sing me soothing songs.

If I was hungry you would feed me, If I was in darkness you would lead me to the light. If I was a book I know you’d read me every night.

If you were a cowboy I would trail you, If you were a piece of wood I’d nail you to the floor. If you were sailboat I would sail you to the shore.

If you were sailboat I would sail you to the shore.

If you were sailboat I would sail you to the shore

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If you're a cowboy I would trail you If you're a piece of wood I'd nail you to the floor. If you're a sailboat I would sail you to the shore. If you're a river I would swim you If you're a house I would live in you all my days. If you're a preacher I'd begin to change my ways. Sometimes I believe in fate But the chances we create Always seem to ring more true. You took a chance on loving me I took a chance on loving you. If I was in jail I know you'd spring me If I was a telephone you'd ring me all day long If was in pain I know you'd sing me soothing songs. Sometimes I believe in fate But the chances we create Always seem to ring more true. You took a chance on loving me I took a chance on loving you. If I was hungry you would feed me If I was in darkness you would lead me to the light If I was a book I know you'd read me every night If you were a cowboy I would trail you If you were a piece of wood I'd nail you to the floor. If you were a sailboat I would sail you to the shore. If you were a sailboat I would sail you to the shore. If you were a sailboat I would sail you to the shore. R.O

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If You Were A Sailboat by Katie Melua

• If you were a cowboy I would trail you If you were a piece of wood I'd nail you to the floor If you were a sailboat I would sail you to the shore If you were a river I would swim you If you were a house I would live in you all my days If you were a preacher I'd begin to change my ways Sometimes I believe in fate But the chances we create Always seem to ring more true You took a chance on loving me I took a chance on loving you If I was in jail I know you'd spring me If I was a telephone you'd ring me all day long If I was in pain I know you'd sing me soothing songs Sometimes I believe in fate But the chances we create Always seem to ring more true You took a chance on loving me I took a chance on loving you If I was hungry you would feed me If I was in darkness you would lead me to the light If I was a book I know you'd read me every night If you were a cowboy I would trail you If you were a piece of wood I'd nail you to the floor If you were sailboat I would sail you to the shore If you were sailboat I would sail you to the shore If you were sailboat I would sail you to the shore Writer/s: Mike Batt Publisher: Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind
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• Sarah from Brandon, Mb I find this song quite catchy and flowy, and yet at the same time the lyrics are the oposite which makes the song lovable. And to top things off I LOVE Katie Melua and all her music. Just her voice alone is amazing

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If You Were a Sailboat is a song by British singer Katie Melua. This page provides information about the song and links to the lyrics and the official video.

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• Song : If You Were A Sailboat
• Album : We Can”t Dance
• Date of release : 24 September 2007
• Genre : Acoustic/Blues
• Lenght of the song : 4 minutes and 01 seconds.
• Produced by : Mike Batt

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Melua said of the song:

What I liked about the song is the fact that a lot of love songs tend to deal with the fluffy nice side of love, but this one deals with how you get very selfish when you fall in love with someone, and you don’t want to share them with the world, you just want them all about yourself. What’s genius about Mike”s lyrics is that instead of saying that directly he uses these crazy strange metaphors, “if you were a piece of wood I’d nail you to the floor” and quite bizarre stuff and I like that. Musically it sounds like a really nice smooth love song, but the message is pretty intense and quite dark  

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“If you were a cowboy I would trail you..” = conditional sentence type two. Its form is as follows:

If + simple past + would +verb

Expressions that may be useful to students:

• If you were a cowboy I would trail you, if you were a piece of wood I’d nail you to the floor, if you were a sailboat I would sail you to the shore, if you were a river I would swim you, if you were a house I would live in you all my days, if you were a preacher I’d begin to change my ways

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"If You Were a Sailboat" by Katie Melua is a song that explores the depth of love and commitment in a relationship. The lyrics use vivid metaphors to convey the singer's devotion to their significant other and highlight the lengths they would go to support and nurture their love.

The song begins with the singer expressing their willingness to follow their partner's path no matter where it leads, stating that they would trail a cowboy, nail a piece of wood to the floor, or sail a sailboat to the shore. These metaphors symbolize the singer's dedication to being there for their partner and providing them with stability and support.

As the song progresses, the lyrics emphasize the reciprocal nature of their love. The singer acknowledges the chances they took on loving each other and how they believe in the power of the choices they made together. It is a reminder that their bond is not solely based on fate but also on the conscious decisions they made to be together.

The song further expresses the singer's confidence in their partner's unwavering support. They portray their partner as someone who would go to great lengths to help and comfort them in difficult times. From springing them out of jail to singing soothing songs when they're in pain, the lyrics illustrate the singer's reliance on their partner's care and compassion.

The chorus reinforces the idea that the bond and opportunities they create together hold more significance than mere fate. The singer acknowledges the risks they both took in loving each other and the beauty that stems from those chances.

The song concludes by reflecting the same devotion the singer expressed earlier. It emphasizes the reciprocity of their love, with the singer acknowledging their partner's potential as a source of guidance, nourishment, and emotional fulfillment. The closing line, "If you were a sailboat, I would sail you to the shore," is a repetition of the opening line, underscoring the enduring commitment and loyalty they have for their partner throughout the song.

Overall, "If You Were a Sailboat" conveys a message of unwavering love, trust, and dedication in a relationship. It showcases the power of conscious choices and the profound impact they can have on creating a fulfilling and supportive partnership.

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