Declan O'Rourke - We didn't mean to go to sea

[@michellestevenson1563]

I've just recently discovered this superb musician and his utterly beautiful voice, totally unique. This song, I mean, wow, just brings me to tears, sheer emotion. Need to hear more of Declan here in Australia. Thank you for sharing your stunning musical gift to the world.

[@JasonUmbrellabird]

Me too. My family went to see a French film called CLOSE last week and at one point my daughter and the woman next to me were both tearing up. Later they thought there was something wrong with me because that didn't make by eyes water. However was playing this song in the car yesterday and my daughter thought it cute because I blub like a child listening to this.

[@ponderingponderer3010]

Along the quayside you were a light And I, a reflection, lay across the river and the night You were transfixed on me and I was mesmerised And names were whispered to and by you and I The tides began to steal away from morning light As night receded river walls seemed to grow high Then you climbed down into my arms and closed your eyes When we awoke we had been drifting We didn't mean to go to sea, We didn't mean to drift away We never planned to up and leave, But still the sea took us away We saw no lands on the horizon, No distant shores along the fray Yet all the more we found ourselves When we got lost at sea that day Timbers creaked, all else was quiet and relieved Except the infant waves that licked and lapped along the eaves It had to dawn on us, our truth had been believed Beyond all lies and jealousy We sailed high wind half-mast Due north, towards the edge of our dreams grateful borders That matched our speed to stay ahead The afternoon was bleeding to death And soon the sky was racing red To see the stars remove their hats out of respect We didn't mean to go to sea, We didn't mean to drift away We never planned to up and leave, But still the sea took us away We saw no lands on the horizon, No distant shores along the fray Yet all the more we found ourselves When we got lost at sea that day

[@jacobmathan856]

Superb

[@stephenmcghee-poet]

Cheers buddy for the effort of putting the words down for us, fair play to ya 🍻🇮🇪😎

One of Declan's greatest tunes. I remember first hearing him sing this when we played the same stage in the International Bar in Dublin a long time ago! This song is sheer beauty.

[@robinmead5826]

+The matinée idles This is the first time I've ever heard Declan or this song. I'm stunned. It's beautiful. I'm sorry I missed you though.

[@pancholorentay]

7 years since my last post ,maybe 14 years since this BEUT was realeased 🤷🏼‍♂️ .... MASTERPIECE 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼⛵️⛵️

[@chantelovesu]

i want people in the US to discover him. he is absolutely amazing.

[@eddyhouchins5808]

Oh, those of us in the know know all about him. --From L.A. CA

[@jupitersdreaming]

Wow- I heard this years ago- late at night on the car radio .We had to stop so we could listen properly. It's gorgeous.

[@marinedauphine755]

Absolutly in love with that song and his voice !

[@TrueBlueEG8]

+Marine Dauphine You should check out Damien Dempsey too, Irish singers and songwriters are in a league of their own.

[@RedheadBusinessFilms]

What a powerful song and voice. Declan you tease me with stories of the sea.... and I live in the Midlands. Need to get to the coast very soon, and Declan you'll be coming with me... through your music. And boy, what an adventure we'll have. :-)

[@dob631]

I been playing guitar since I was 12 now I 28 want to make music but need find me voice

[@pancholorentay]

about time this song has been put up on youtube....although i have the album its on...its good 2 b able 2 put in on the pc when ur on that buzz!!!!

[@cormacmccarthy3233]

Reminds me of two of my mates who passed before there prime, song is a masterpiece

[@pancholorentay]

@chantelovesu hiya...yes,dublin in ireland,not 2 far from where declan o rourke is from.....and u?

[@pancholorentay]

A fierce late reply pal but… I’m only down the Naas road in Tallafornia from Deco✊🏼

[@chantelovesu]

@pancholorentay im from los angeles. my ex boyfriends parents went to ireland and got his cd and ive loved him ever since. its a shame hes not popular in america yet

[@traudirudat4483]

Love your voice...and amazing music

[@gordoncarson5557]

Many amazing fortunes to you my friend, from your Scottish friend. Have it blessed. May yer music bless the skies, collide with the waves and put peace on the mountains.

[@argieduncan]

definitely one of the greatest songwriters of this decade.. when are you coming to Dallas?

[@alanwake1916]

What a voice what a song... I was lucky to come across Declan 14 years ago In Whelan's and since then his music has stuck by me through many of life's emotional times. Love your music.

[@calemorgan8763]

Anybody here after Tim?

[@timXJ220]

Well Tim is back listening to this doing his College work 😎🙌

[@Tixewi]

@@timXJ220 will you be back on stream any day? 😀

[@bburylo]

i am in love with declan fascinating voice...GB... beatrice

[@paulpaul4682]

Voice like Jackson Browne......

[@mackymadness86]

Great irish song from a great irish artist. Had the pleasure of seeing declan live many times and meeting him also. Pure gentleman

[@timXJ220]

Met him in JFK Park back in the early 2010's, can confirm that he is a true Gent of a Man 🇮🇪🙏✝

[@frankpenney3110]

What can I say beautiful in every way

[@jasonc3283]

I'd love a this song tabbed out for guitar! I've seen Declan a few times live and he's amazing!

[@JasonUmbrellabird]

We Didn't Mean To Go To Sea Declan O'Rourke DADGBE 004232 Intro D Bm Dsus Bm D Along the quayside Bm You were a light D And I, a reflection Lay across Bm the river and the night D You were transfixed on me And Bm I was mesmerised G And names were whispered To and by- xxx025 you D and I- Bm D Bm D The tides began to Steal away Bm from morning light D As night receded river Bm walls Seemed to grow high D Then you climbed down into my arms Bm And closed your eyes G When we awoke F#-E-D We had been * drifting- Intermission* 9x9000 7x7000 507000 F#-E-D 9x9000 7x7000 G Em 333000 Chorus D 097779/0909100 We didn't D mean to go to sea We didn't G mean to drift away We never Bm planned To up and leave 9x907x But still the G sea took us away We saw no D lands on the horizon No distant G shores along the fray Yet all the Bm more we found ourselves When we got G lost at sea that day D Bm D Bm D Timbers creaked All else was Bm quiet and relieved D Except the infant waves That licked and Bm lapped Along the eaves D It had to dawn on us Our Bm truth had been believed G Beyond all lies and jealousy 00 11 9 10 12 D We sailed high wind half-mast Due Bm north, towards the edge Of our D dreams grateful borders That matched our Bm speed To stay ahead The afterDnoon was bleeding to death And soon the Bm sky was racing red To see the G stars Remove their hats out of respect Intermission x2 Chorus That D day Bm D Bm D Bm G Fiddly bit

[@frankpenney3110]

what a voice for a song perfection

[@aoibheanntreanor6113]

had the pleasure of seeing him, john sheahan and Damien Dempsey live and meeting them too!! what a legend

[@78smoothoperator]

Amazing tune ♫ I am mesmerised!! ♥

[@leejefferies680]

All time favourite...bliss!

[@soozikins]

what a wonderful voice

[@lalalizzy]

ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS

[@chantelovesu]

beautiful.

[@marinaskiadaresi6939]

mesmerized.

[@davekelly91]

Declan O Rourke marrying the sea, Inspiring!

[@7953dave]

Wow!!!!!!!!

[@abbiesheehy5292]

Lovely

[@trevoushka]

OMG ! what a voice Declan !!!! Amazing !

[@mrgenius4]

beautiful is all i can say.

[@washeeta]

Brilliant, pure and true talent...

[@nancymerwin6232]

❤

[@oliverklemstein7943]

Schön

[@leejefferies680]

i love this song...

[@FabriXor87]

Tim

[@timXJ220]

Ayyyy 😎👍

[@stephenshaw4737]

I know for sure that great songwriters admire your talent!

[@gocgary416]

a artist in more ways than one. fantastic!!!!!

[@karin7978]

Beautiful. I wish I had his range & talent!

[@chantelovesu]

@pancholorentay do you live in ireland?

[@pancholorentay]

Yes,and thankfully still alive since your question 😁👍🏼

[@pearsecolgan319]

'stuff'