Hoist the sails and follow the horizon! “Santiano” is a rousing sea shanty about a sailor who leaves his beloved behind, fighting back salty tears as deep as the ocean. The moment the ropes are cast off, adventure takes over: the crew cries “Segel hoch, volle Fahrt, Santiano” (Sails up, full speed, Santiano) and charges straight into the glowing sunset. No house, no money, no borders—only the endless sea is their home, and the star-studded sky their blanket.
The song rocks back and forth between heartache and exhilaration. Each verse paints the bittersweet farewell, while every chorus bursts with the thrill of freedom. “Santiano” celebrates the timeless pull of wanderlust: even though parting is painful, a true sailor’s heart burns brighter than the sorrow left on the shore.