Hoist the sails and feel the spray! “Santiano” invites us aboard a sleek three-masted ship leaving the French port of Saint-Malo at a thrilling 18-knot pace. The proud sailor-narrator dreams of reaching far-off San Francisco, lured by rumors of rivers glittering with gold. Every shout of “Hisse et ho, Santiano” is a burst of teamwork that keeps the vessel steady against roaring waves and uncertain winds.
Beneath the adventure beats a tender heart. The sailor has left his beloved Margot behind, vowing to return with treasures and place a ring on her finger. Hope, courage, and love power the journey as much as wind in the sails. The song becomes a rousing anthem of chasing fortune without losing sight of who truly matters back home.