Newton-John, Olivia - Boats Against The Current Lyrics






I know it's over
You know it's over
We're just goin' through the motions
But we're sailing separate oceans, worlds apart
And you know it's breakin' my heart

I was a dreamer
You were a dreamer
But perfection is consuming
And it seems we're only human after all
And we've both been takin' the fall

But tomorrow
We'll run a little bit faster
Tomorrow
We're gonna find what we're after at last
Feelings that we left in the past
There's romance in the sunset
We're boats against the current to the end

Maybe we're older
And maybe we're colder
So we disregard solutions
While we cling to our illusions once again
And we keep remembering when
Seasons are changing
Oh my reasons are changing
But the story isn't ending
So we find ourselves pretending one more day
And the years keep slipping away

But tomorrow
We'll run a little bit faster
Tomorrow
We're gonna find what we're after at last
Feelings that we left in the past
There's romance in the sunset
We're boats against the current to the end

But tomorrow
We'll run a little bit faster
Tomorrow
We're gonna find what we're after at last
Feelings that we left in the past
There's romance in the sunset
We're boats against the current to the end
Romance in the sunset
We're boats against the current to the end
To the end





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  1. D.... G....

    Such a beautiful, but so sad ballad ... makes me cry, every time (40 yrs worth)

  2. �.... ....

    透き通る綺麗な歌声なのに力強くて、大好きです💕

  3. D.... S....

    Everybody, have you listened Camilo Sesto's cover version of Eric Carmen's song?

  4. 5.... ....

    She takes my breath away, always has, always will.

  5. P.... L....

    Siento un flashback tan severo que estoy en otro tiempo cuando la oigo y duele igual

  6. T.... D....

    I was an old 17 years old, going through a lot of growth and loss at the time...this song was huge for me...now 40 years later, I'm a young 57 year old, and it sweeps me back to those days, and I cry, not for loss, but for what I have learned, and who I have become... Thank you for the music.

    T.... D....

    In one word: "precious" 🥀

  7. T.... I....

    I love the slight tune of "Row Row Row your boat" in the background

  8. m.... p....

    I know it's over
    You know it's over
    We're just goin' through the motions
    But we're sailing separate oceans, worlds apart
    And you know it's breakin' my heart
    I was a dreamer
    You were a dreamer
    But perfection is consuming
    And it seems we're only human after all
    And we've both been takin' the fall
    But tomorrow
    We'll run a little bit faster
    Tomorrow
    We're gonna find what we're after at last
    Feelings that we left in the past
    There's romance in the sunset
    We're boats against the current to the end
    Maybe we're older
    And maybe we're colder
    So we disregard solutions
    While we cling to our illusions once again
    And we keep remembering when
    Seasons are changing
    Oh my reasons are changing
    But the story isn't ending
    So we find ourselves pretending one more day
    And the years keep slipping away
    But tomorrow
    We'll run a little bit faster
    Tomorrow
    We're gonna find what we're after at last
    Feelings that we left in the past
    There's romance in the sunset
    We're boats against the current to the end
    But tomorrow
    We'll run a little bit faster
    Tomorrow
    We're gonna find what we're after at last
    Feelings that we left in the past
    There's romance in the sunset
    We're boats against the current to the end
    Romance in the sunset
    We're boats against the current to the end
    To the end

  9. M.... 2....

    Sólo ahí qué cerrar los ojos y disfrutar ❤❤❤

  10. B.... D....

    I love olivia and this song. She is a diva

    B.... D....

    hardly a diva Australia's National treasure to be treasured

  11. P.... ....

    We used this as our theme song when we Graduated from High School - 1979 - great memories!!!

  12. K.... C....

    One of the best ballads ever. period! Her range, power and ability to articulate and interpret every phrase of this song is perfection! I LOVE this woman!

    K.... C....

    Kyle Compton — Word brother. I’ve loved Olivia practically my entire life.

    K.... C....

    I have always been a fan...have every album. she is amazing! Her range is  amazing! :)

  13. b.... a....

    I knew first her version that the Eric original one. I love it.

    b.... a....

    Me too.

  14. I.... O....

    the ending of N.W.A VS Godzilla In 1991

  15. A.... T....

    THIS IS MY FAVORITE SONG FROM THE WHOLE ALBUM. AND ITS FUNNY, MY OLDER SISTER BROUGHT THE ALBUM 4 HERSELF I PROBABLY WAS NOT EVEN A TEENAGER YET. SOMETHING ABOUT THAT SONG CHOKES ME UP ALL THE TIME. SO ELEGANTLY WRITEN A ND SUNG.THANK YOU SO MUCH 4 POSTING 😍😘. THIS MADE MY DAY!😳

    A.... T....

    special

  16. m.... ....

    Still and still beautiful 2018

  17. E.... C....

    ADGCVNMPJKOIUY345

    E.... C....

    Oh my livy 😙

  18. I.... O....

    Olivia Newton-John Sing The Song From The N.W.A Vs Public Enemy The Movie

  19. t.... s....

    Hairbrush. Voice cracking. Angst. I like the "Row Row Row Your Boat" riff. Totally Hot, Olivia. You better slow down, Jackson.

    t.... s....

    Heard it but liked it, you missed the feeling. :(

  20. t.... ....

    I Bought this album when it first came out....I just listened to it now and I would buy it again....even now !!

    t.... ....

    tmasone I just bought it today at the used record shop along with Physical and The Rumour

  21. B.... C....

    Great song

  22. M.... ....

    Wow haven't heard this one in a very long time, and it's one of her classics. Love it when I find a gem I haven't heard for a while. Great song.

  23. P.... L....

    Boats against the current is the Story of one episodein My life time

  24. C.... R....

    me encanta. No me canso de escucharla

  25. S.... G....

    Olivia gives power and incredible emotion to this Eric Carmen rock ballad. His heartfelt song writing and her immaculate voice! God bless them both!!!!!!

  26. A.... A....

    Eric Carmen wrote and sang much better. She's pretty but can not carry a note. She knows this and was amazing successful to her credit!

    A.... A....

    Just the opposite. My ears aren't clogged with silly sentimentality and a old high school and sadly unrealized crush. Go back to some of her seventies songs and even technology of the times couldn't
    make that 45 sound decent. But she sings better than I do if that makes you feel better.

    A.... A....

    are you kidding? Must be something up with your hearing

    A.... A....

    Dude, you don't know what you're talking about.

    A.... A....

    Can't carry a note? Umm, you have no clue what you're talking about at all

    A.... A....

    Arnold ArnoldR Lol. Eric Struggled singing his very own song. He sang it in one octave throughout. And when he tried to go higher he sound like most people suffering from laryngitis.

  27. D.... M....

    I love you!

  28. U.... ....

    Her voice hurts my ears.....this is such a beautiful song, and really I have YET to hear a really knock out version, I'm sorry.....sorry Eric......think your record could have been better, cause you have written one of the most BEAUTIFUL songs, don't know what it was......maybe the production on YOUR recording might have been stronger, I don't know...sorry to sound so vague, just giving my opinion......song is GREAT......I want to hear a great recording/production of it, that's all.

    U.... ....

    UncleHarry Frankie Valli's version is my absolute favourite :)

  29. S.... ....

    I love you Olivia !

  30. S.... ....

    La plus belle version !!!

  31. R.... G....

    This is a weak version.

    R.... G....

    She gives it too much strength and determination.

    Carmen knows what he intended for this song: when he sings it, it's all vulnerability. The words express determination (that things will get better again) - but his tone says otherwise...

    R.... G....

    This is what´s called interpretation, my friend. And your personal opinion. We don´t ask what a painter or writer intended with their works. We must see what it does to our minds and emotions

    R.... G....

    Carmen voice is weak. Olivia brings it. Period!!!

  32. B.... ....

    An amazing song by an amazing and beautiful Artist! Olivia you ROCK!

  33. m.... ....

    The best version of this song I have heard! She brought the power on this one.

    m.... ....

    I love Olivia but with all respect this has no where close to the emotional impact of the original version by writer Eric Carmen. Not even close...

    m.... ....

    Yeah, I have to agree with you there. I heard ONJ's version first and it's usually the version you hear the first time that stays with you & becomes your favorite (having heard it first) BUT I just checked out Carmen's rendition now and... I really liked this song but after listening to him & the way he sang it...Wow. It brought me to tears something this song never did.

    m.... ....

    Aera Glad you agree and took the time to listen to the Eric Carmen version. I’m a big Eric Carmen fan - he’s a very talented songwriter and very underrated vocalist. As a songwriter myself, I have always believed that for a song to have its maximum impact, you need three key ingredients: (1) a great song, (2) a great arrangement (tempo, instruments, hooks, etc) and (3) a great performance (especially the vocal). Eric Carmen’s version pretty much nails all three close to 100%. ONJs version has a less emotional arrangement and performance. Still love her and her voice though - she just want not as good as Eric Carmen in this case. Thanks - I find it fun to chat about songs!

  34. L.... W....

    huge favorite

  35. A.... ....

    She really IS one of the best pop singers ever. The warmth of her voice reflects her inner beauty. And she even dares to be a little throaty and dramatic here which becomes her extremely well. Everything made right. Great version!

    A.... ....

    beautifully written. and true. good for you.

    A.... ....

    This was written by Eric Carmen, not ONJ, as you seem to think. Apologies if I am wrong!

    A.... ....

    @Robin Wilson You're not wrong!!

  36. c.... ....

    one of her best.

    c.... ....

    +charliedontsurf70 She truly is beautiful and has an angelic voice. I always cry when I hear this song and yes, I am a straight man. Her voice just melts me.

    c.... ....

    +Magnacore im a straight man too,nothing to be ashamed of my friend,a beautiful song is still a beautiful song.eric carmen wrote this,he recorded a version of it too,its not as good as livvy's but not bad.

    c.... ....

    Straight men should cry more - maybe the world would be a better place :-)

  37. J.... S....

    Such memories of an old boy friend, ahhh! great song..good times.

  38. c.... ....

    Always, always loved Olivia. I was fortunate to see her in concert in the summer of '75. She was magnificent!

  39. R.... C....

    I was in a show choir at Virginia Tech and we did this song for about a year - never heard the original until today.  Actually hadn't thought about it for years.  Brought back so many memories of good times. Really good song.  

  40. J.... G....

    my sentimental youth I loved it very much!

  41. S.... S....

    Olivia=perfection!

    S.... S....

    Es cierto!... :-)

  42. O.... B....

    One of my favs songs Luv Olivia Forever !!!!

  43. w.... ....

    This is one my most memorable songs that she did.  Yeah still have this album on vinyl

    w.... ....

    Me too. To both points.

  44. E.... R....

    I ordered the cd right away. Love it so much! 1978 was a good year indeed!

  45. m.... b....

    I had this album, still good today!

  46. m.... ....

    I loved this song! So great to hear it again.

  47. Z.... ....

    Beautiful song inspired by the best final lines of any novel ever The great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald.