500 Meilen Lyrics in English Santiano

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song 500 Meilen by Santiano from German to English.
Clear view, the day begins
We're on course with good wind
You are far, so far away
And yet with me
Nothing but sea in front of the bow
Don't worry, I'm doing fine
Just sometimes I long to go back
Back to you
You are there, keeping me warm
You are here in my arms
And you strengthen me because the farewell
Was so hard
I am one - I am two -
I am three - I am four -
I am five hundred miles
On the sea
Bay by bay, place by place
One night and off again
Every evening when we anchor, I look for you
We are free here at sea
Only the heart sometimes aches
Because I see your face in every cloud
You are there, keeping me warm
You are here in my arms
And you strengthen me because the farewell
Was so hard
I am one - I am two -
I am three - I am four -
I am five hundred miles
On the sea
Outro
You are there, keeping me warm
You are here in my arms
And you strengthen me because the farewell
Was so hard
We are free here at sea
Only the heart sometimes aches
I am five hundred miles
Away from you
I am five hundred miles
Away from you
I am five hundred miles
Away from you
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SONG MEANING

Cast off the ropes and set your spirit sailing! "500 Meilen" sweeps us onto the open sea with a narrator who is already five hundred miles from shore, yet every crashing wave carries thoughts of the loved one left behind. The verses paint the thrill of crisp winds, rolling bays and fleeting harbors, while the chorus turns into a tender confession: no matter how far the ship travels, the heart refuses to let go. We feel the heady freedom of adventure, but also the quiet ache of separation, as clouds, sunsets and every drop of saltwater seem to echo the partner’s presence.

The song balances two powerful emotions: wanderlust and homesickness. Against a backdrop of maritime folk‐rock beats, Santiano reminds learners that distance can never truly drown love. Instead, love becomes the unseen compass that steadies the sailor through each tide, each night at anchor and every new horizon. "500 Meilen" is an anthem for anyone who has chased a dream across vast spaces while keeping someone precious close in their thoughts.

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