In a new world Caribbean rat hole, we enlisted a slender mate
We’ve sailed for months an’ I for sure had seen no lass of late
But with this here slim sailor I suspected a slight charade
His hands was lily white you see, thou I never saw him bathe
An’ lonely it be, the life at sea
Ain’t seen that much opportunity
So think of that as I tell me tale
It´s lonely as hell under sail
his voice was thin, his step was light, he didn’t curse an’ he picked no fight
an soon I was sure of ‘es secret play, never been so sure I say
I said to meself this lad for sure, this lad fer sur’es a lass
An’ I a handsome sailor, deserves a piece of ass
An’ lonely it be, the life at sea
Ain’t seen that much opportunity
So think of that as I tell me tale
It´s lonely as hell under sail
So I made a move by offrin’ the girl to relive her of her watch
She giggled, an smiled an’ later that night I drank half a bottle of scotch
Now was the time to make me move so I lured her under deck
She was warm in me arms an willin’ fer sure as I kissed her ivory neck
An’ lonely it be, the life at sea
Ain’t seen that much opportunity
So think of that as I tell me tale
It´s lonely as hell under sail
When the clothes were dropped, was I in fer a chock this sure was no girl me mate
I was wrong, an’ enraged I drew me gun to end this dreadful date
As he turned and run I reckoned though - he was still a piece of ass
So I braced meself as it dawned on me I need no frigin’ lass
An’ lonely it be, the life at sea
Ain’t seen that much opportunity
So think of that as I tell me tale
It´s lonely as hell under sail
and we tumbled around like two ships in storm
He was salty an wild and warm
So what is the spirit of this here tale
It don’t matter much under sail
Best sea shanty album of all time bar none. I remember when I first heard it; became my favorite album of all time. I was astounded cause... I liked every song! Martin Flaherty
This might be my favourite of Heilung. They've improved a bit on their later releases but their debut is still much meaner, and darker. Maria's amazing voice obviously steals the show but I also quite like Kai's too, especially on the live performance. In fact I'd say get LIFA over this IMO.
The spoken word bits are really cool to hear proto-germanic in use but for relistening purposes they are going to be a bit obtrusive. Nevertheless the proper music here is on continual repeat for me. Rabbit
Beautifully played and full of moving vocal performances, the Bay Area singer/songwriter's latest is a stellar work of art. Bandcamp Album of the Day Feb 3, 2023
i like this version better than the original. The middle part has that aggression that makes the excellent balance with the beginning and ending of the song. owlobo