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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 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. 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'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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I generally think that this song is great and beautiful and quite unique for what it is. And while the Cine's comments says that the song is full of worse less metaphors I don't think so. The song is more than just cleverest metaphors that Katie could come up with. The song to me is explaining that she has need to need or what one person in particular. And it seems that she uses the metaphors as a why of says that no matter what form of 'life' their in ie. him being a house and she buying the house to live in or she being the dusty trail he needs to ride his horse on as a cowboy, that they'll always have this need for each other. It also seems that his person that she's talking about (or singing too) seem they met time and time again which instead of destroying her belief in fate it reassures her belief in fate something which she seems to be unsure of.

I also have to disagree with Sapphire's comment about being worried about the "If you were a piece of wood I'd nail you to the floor" - to me it shows Kate's funny side and just how clever of song write she is. Plus the line can be taken out of text and thought of as something sexual or just thought of as just another line. Though I like think of the line out of text as its much more funnier.

what a great song.Love it

Am I the only person who finds the line -

"If you were a piece of wood I'd nail you to the floor"

a little worrying? Apart from that, great song.

If I were to give this song an award, it would be Song With Shittiest Metaphors.

God, I hate this song's lyrics. :/ The melody is okay, though slightly plain and boring, but the lyrics are ridiculous. :)

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If You Were a Sailboat

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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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This listening activity is based on the song “ If You Were A Sailboat by Katie Melua “ .  The song lyrics are beautiful and ideal for English learners and include many interesting language topics, such as conditional sentences.

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If You Were A Sailboat by Katie Melua

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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Facts about the Song

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

Interesting Information about the Song

“If You Were a Sailboat” is a song by British singer Katie Melua, written and produced by Mike Batt. Released as Melua’s ninth single, it was the first from her third album, Pictures (2007).

Melua has expressed her admiration for the song, noting its unique take on love. Unlike many love songs that focus on the softer, more romantic side of love, this song delves into the intense and sometimes selfish emotions that come with being in love.

Melua appreciates how Batt’s lyrics convey these feelings through unusual metaphors, like “if you were a piece of wood I’d nail you to the floor,” which contrasts with the song’s smooth and seemingly gentle melody. This blend of a soothing musical style with a darker, more intense message is what makes the song stand out.

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Language Points

The song includes many interesting language points:

• Conditional sentences

“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

Listening Comprehension

Sentence Completion Exercise

Complete these sentences while listening to the song:

• “If you were a piece of wood, I’d ________ you to the floor.”
• “If you were a sailboat, I would ________ you.”
• “If you were a river, I’d ________ you dry.”
• “If you were a house, I would ________ you.”
• “If you were a drink, I’d ________ you dry.”

Gap-Fill Exercise

These words are used in the lyrics of the song:

• Trail: To follow or pursue someone or something.
• Nail: To fasten or secure something with nails.
• Sail: To navigate or travel on water using a boat.
• Soothing: Having a calming or comforting effect.
• Fate: The development of events beyond a person’s control, regarded as predetermined.
• Spring: To move or jump suddenly or rapidly upwards or forwards.
• Lead: To guide or direct someone to a destination.

Complete these sentences with the words provided above:

• If you were lost in the dark, I would ________ you to safety.
• Sometimes I believe in ________, but I also trust in the choices we make.
• If you were a sailboat, I would ________ you to the shore.
• The singer said that if she was in pain, you would sing her ________ songs.
• If I was in trouble, I know you’d ________ me out of it.
• If you were a cowboy, I would ________ you across the plains.
• The carpenter would ________ the wood to the floor to make it secure.

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