Ernest Tubb's song "Seaman's Blues" tells the story of a sailor who is sailing from the Gulf of Mexico to Italy on a tanker. Despite the adventure of traveling, the sailor is feeling down and lonely. He misses his good gal who he left behind, and the lack of love and companionship weighs heavily on him. The loneliness of the nights at sea gives the sailor plenty of time to reflect and daydream. He wishes he could act upon his longing to return to Texas, where he believes he truly belongs. The repetitive chorus emphasizes his desire to go back home. The sailor never anticipated feeling so miserable while being out on the ocean. The constant longing and yearning for his homeland have made him feel blue. He realizes that after all the sorrow and heartache he's experienced, nothing compares to the comfort and familiarity of the soil in Texas. Overall, "Seaman's Blues" captures the emotional journey of a sailor who longs for the familiarity and love of his home in Texas, while sailing across the seas to Italy.
