Mark Knopfler - Haul Away Lyrics






It was a windless night when you left the ship
You never were a steady bold one
I gave my hand, ah, but you did slip
I'm a living man and you're a cold one
Haul away, haul away for home

My love's as fair as a girl can be
My wedding ring is a heavy gold one
Now you lie alone in the deep dark sea
I'm a living man and you're a cold one
Haul away, haul away for home

The morning brings, Lord, a fresh young breeze
To fill our sails and end the doldrums
Our lucky ship speeds across the sea
I'm a living man and you're a cold one
Haul away, haul away for home





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  1. A.... A....

    So many times this music amd MK voice healed my soul of pain and long distance never beeing real love......

  2. A.... B....

    now this is music. absolutely incredible.

  3. T.... K....

    Dear Mark. Thank you for your music. It helps. Like today, when I'm torn apart, leaving big love and hoping that this is something that we both need. Your music calms down my burning soul, taking it for a peaceful trip for the Sea of Dreams. Love for everyone <3

  4. i.... ....

    I AM CRYING

  5. A.... A....

    Superbe

  6. D.... V....

    A poetry steeped of delicacy, sweetness and finesse in a beautiful and evocative music arrangement. Mark your talent is so pure. Thanks Mark for the emotions that you give me.

  7. t.... S....

    One of the most brilliant composers and guitarists to ever live, never have i heard such music that touches the heart and soul Pure Genius !

  8. a.... s....

    Simplemente magistral.Que sensibilidad!!

  9. C.... S....

    Your songs just get more beautiful as time goes by.

  10. A.... ....

    OH how his music can dig out the hidden good memories, i have never listened to him when i was young, but his music sure does the job, it takes real skills to do so, thank you.

  11. O.... F....

    It touches deeply in the heart. This is my favourite Mark Knopfler album.

    Greetings from Recife, Brazil.

  12. H.... S....

    One of my favourite songs of all time. Reminds me of my late father, who loved the sea.

  13. I.... F....

    Magical so beautiful ever cannot be better thanks Mark

  14. d.... ....

    These are the lyrics that deserves a respect, clear, easy to read and the most important, they're on time!

  15. T.... ....

    Beautiful photos of the most beautiful part of Ireland nay the world, Thank You for posting, amd to have Mark onside, Super Super

  16. S.... D....

    Incomparable music, high mood, fine soul...

  17. I.... F....

    Amaizng ever adore this so much my friend thank you

  18. s.... ....

    The bard of our age

  19. J.... L....

    My spine shivers...

  20. D.... M....

    Wauw!! Mark's music is only matched by the beautiful scenery in the video. Thanks for posting :-)

  21. D.... F....

    I always .used to like Mark Knophler ......until i met him ,!! Arrogant shit .

  22. s.... g....

    Touches the soul ...

  23. t.... t....

    Another excellent song thankyou Mark

  24. E.... O....

    This one makes me think of the West of Ireland where those eked a living from the sea. Could be Portugal or Scotland too. The song has a lovely Celtic sound. Also could represent lost love.

  25. B.... M....

    One of the greatest songs ever, about a man who loved his delicate wife very much, but she died, and he went through a long period of mourning.  Then a new love comes along and he re-enters life.  The ship is life and the deep dark sea is death.  And the photographs are lovely.

  26. M.... F....

    Stunning setting of photos to match the music. Reminds me a little of 'Local Hero'. Mark Knopfler has given me more pleasure across the years than any other musician or song writer and I always come back to his music

  27. E.... B....

    merveilleux

  28. D.... T....

    Oh How I wish to be a part of this video with my Mark along ..............................

  29. D.... p....

    just a word ´´lord of the ring´´

  30. E.... M....

    bra ...

  31. F.... W....

    Love!!!!!!!!!

  32. j.... k....

    SUPER PISNIČKA

    j.... k....

    Jsem rád, že jsem zavítá i nějaký krajan. Tohle je úžasná muzika :)

  33. R.... M....

    Stunning pictures, otrapintaplease. We live much of the time in Co. Clare, and can report that all that west coast of Ireland has wonderful scenery, full of atmosphere and inspiring emotional responses to their changing moods..

    We heard Mark Knopfler at the great Chalke valley History Festival the weekend before last, just down the road from us here in Salisbury, held in a field in a lovely Wiltshire valley. Presenting with other musicians, but improvising and talking too. It was a magic gig, and unique – those versions will never be heard again, improvised as they were (and always are in live performance, I think). This was, I think, the last number in his repertoire, and Mark was beautifully accompanied by flute, fiddle etc.

  34. m.... ....

    OMG that was lovely! This music goes straight to the soul.

  35. M.... ....

    He is not an entertainer.  He is an "Artist".  His music can bring a tear to the most hardened of people.  A rare ability that is.  Yes indeed....he is a rare and most cherished gem.

  36. D.... T....

    Very beautiful song, love this.

  37. P.... G....

    this man is a genious he has given me years of listening pleasure since the first dire straits album, thanks mark for a wonderfull journey may it long continue

    P.... G....

    I know right. The ragpickers dream made me cry the first time I heard it.

  38. H.... B....

    Make Me Cry.

  39. e.... H....

    lindo tema

  40. D.... E....

    1000 times like !!!

  41. J.... H....

    Arrhh, nice vid. mate. make one wanna go.

  42. s.... ....

    Oh Shenandoah, I long to see you
    -;-)

  43. C.... ....

    This video is pretty much a piece of art itself. Thanks for sharing, very imaginative, definitely lovely.

  44. P.... B....

    Piękna piosenka.

  45. H.... ....

    at 1:00 this looks a lot like Newfoundland. Is it where it was shot? 

    H.... ....

    @HabsFan123 That picture was taken at the Cliffs of Baltimore, West Cork, Ireland

  46. p.... h....

    Mark your music accompany me in many moments of joy, moments of solitude, moments of pain, your music was a fortress, a castle that protected me many times. 
    For 40 years, today ... life is ticking, I'm blessed by God, He gave me a blessed life .... and your music still sounds ... like yesterday ..... as always God ...... talent in your hands and fire in the soul. 
    From Buenos Aires, Argentina, I'm Claudio Grecco

    p.... h....

    You're comment is so thoughtful and beautifully written.  I do believe you have honored him with your words.
    Regards from Oregon, USA

    p.... h....

    +palermo halcón no tengo dudas Halcón que es asi!!!

    p.... h....

    well said sir...i echo the same feelings. i love marks music more than any other artist.

    p.... h....

    Sinto lo mismo. Muy buenas palavras !
    Perfecto !

    p.... h....

    So i feel, friend! From Italy... Mark's music has no place, no time, no end...

  47. F.... J....

    So beautiful and sad song. I was listening to him in Madrid last year and it was great. 
    Thanks for sharing.

  48. M.... G....

    AWESOME! 

  49. P.... W....

    Try this live version, simply breath taking. Haul Away

  50. M.... H....

    Absolutely superb ! But what else can you expect from this master .... Music , instrumental

    M.... H....

    Michael Hancock ..World Class Master...Long live MK

  51. c.... w....

    lovely song

  52. r.... ....

    A genius of a man! Fantastic song.

  53. a.... m....

    Como sempre amo todas as músicas do mark pois sempre me emociono e me faz sentir mais leve!

  54. J.... P....

    There are tears in my eyes. Thank you very much Mark for your beatiful songs!

  55. M.... B....

    WHO drowned?

  56. M.... ....

    Neither could I. I can always find a sense of calm and peace in his music. He often gives us a different perspective from which to view things. At times, that is something we all find ourselves in need of and it does indeed, help smooth those patchy rough spots on our road. He is a man of rare talent and he has my greatest admiration and respect.

  57. r.... ....

    I agree with everything you so beautifully said. I couldn't imagine my life without Marks music to smooth the rough spots.

  58. J.... B....

    my god Mark Knopfler is so Celtic he makes the Chieftains sound like Bieber

  59. o.... ....

    Correct! :-)

  60. b.... ....

    The first picture is that Baltimore?

  61. f.... C....

    que transparente es su musica, hay muy pocos como mark

  62. a.... k....

    is that mark sitting on the rock??how did he get there?

  63. T.... ....

    I've listened to his music since I was a kid, I know exactly what you mean.

  64. M.... ....

    This man's music and words touch me like no other. In the words to so many of his songs, there is almost always beauty, sometimes deep sadness and quite often, truth. Sometimes all of the above. What each song means and how it affects us is so very personal to anyone who truly listens to those words. He has an inherent ability to tap into our emotions and gives us the gift to let them freely flow. Even the toughest of souls wouldn't stand a chance against it...if they truly listen.

  65. M.... ....

    Marvelous ღ˚ •。* ♥ ˚ ˚✰˚ ˛★* 。 ღ˛° 。* °♥ ˚ • ★ *˚ .ღ

  66. M.... -....

    I also had chills when hearing this live. So much emotions.

  67. s.... ....

    Chills when seeing this live. The song is sad and emotionally stirring enough as it is...but hearing "I'm a living man" in that hoarse, deathly whisper was a reminder of this legend's mortality.

  68. r.... ....

    Not at all ridiculous, I don't know how anyone can not cry hearing this. My daughter and I saw him in Madison and we both cried!

  69. W.... S....

    This song is beautiful... Mark K. is the best... Nice place, drink and climate, my next destination...

  70. s.... ....

    He played this in Milwaukee and I had tears running down my face. I probably looked ridiculous but I didn't care.

  71. r.... ....

    always one arsehole in life

  72. a.... ....

    This song fits very well in the Lord of the Rings soundtrack!

  73. G.... M....

    this song should never end.

  74. J.... T....

    The song and the photos are lovely!

  75. R.... W....

    I never thought that I will get home sick. But listening to the song and looking at the moving pictures, I'm close to tears... and I'm so far away from home... yes I am...

  76. F.... ....

    I think another sailor on that same boat drowned. It may not be an ordinary accident since it was a windless night. Doesen't make sense. "You never were a steady bold one". This reveals a bit of his feelings toward the unfortunate victim. I think the sailor slept with the narrator's wife, or atleast tried to. "Now you lie alone, in the deep dark sea". This explains why. Later on the narrator says "Haul away for home". This states he can peacefully return home to his wife. An accident? I wonder.

  77. L.... V....

    u not only listen to knopfler , u study him for your growth

  78. M.... M....

    She drowned

  79. T.... L....

    1 person never was a steady bold one

  80. G.... D....

    fantastic video ..

  81. L.... L....

    Knopfler is the proof that someone already great can always be greater.

  82. t.... c....

    Wonderful, thanks for this work.

  83. s.... ....

    One of his best songs ever - but I'm still trying to figure out the meaning of the lyrics.

  84. F.... M....

    Magnífico, amigo Mark. Te conozco como a un amigo

  85. A.... B....

    great sound

  86. k.... ....

    can i give more than one like??!!!! goood music

  87. C.... ....

    it reminds me lord of the rings, i have no idea why. i love this song so much, mark is my god.

  88. C.... ....

    Love it. Another gorgeous Knopfler track.

  89. B.... ....

    Paradise

  90. L.... F....

    Somebody watched alot of Lord of the Rings, beautiful though!

  91. k.... ....

    Great !

  92. D.... ....

    Jesus Christ I must tune in a happier song, I always get something in the eye when hearing this one.

  93. r.... ....

    Great job!

  94. T.... ....

    This might be his most beautiful song ever.

  95. P.... G....

    I like it...A lot.
    Perfect match between landscape and music