1. Beau was the recording name of Le… Read Full Bio ↴There are 7 artists named Beau.
1. Beau was the recording name of Leeds-based singer-songwriter CJT Midgley who recorded two albums for John Peel's Dandelion label in the early 70s - "Creation" and "Beau". His single "1917 Revolution" was a number one in Lebanon
2. Beau are a post-punk outfit from Victoria, Canada. Please see Beau (Canada).
3. A Japanese visual kei band called "ｂｅａＵ".
4. Beau is an alternative rock singer-songwriter hailing from the San Francisco Bay Area. Please see Beau*
5. A Thai singer, full name Beau Sunita Leetikul
6. Beau is a young female singer-songwriter from Melbourne, Australia
7. Beau is a New York City based alt-pop duo consisting of Heather Goldin and Emma Jenney.
Able Seaman Sperm
Beau Lyrics
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Keeping a watch for the enemy?
Meeting danger at every turn?
Able Seaman Sperm
Who goes visiting in every port?
Keeping his fingers crossed, he won't get caught?
Who is resolute and really firm?
They call him Jolly Roger when he hoists up the sail
He likes to keep ahead and has a hell of a tale
He once came in a packet from Zanzibar
And steered his way home by the Northern Star
Oh, who is a hero, much maligned?
A cheeky chappie and a fertile mind?
Quivering quietly from stem to stern?
Able Seaman Sperm
They call him Jolly Roger, and he′ll swear, and he'll cuss
He suffers from a war wound he will never discuss
He caught it in the packet from Zanzibar
Where he steered his way home by the Northern Star
Oh, who's spent a fair bit of time inside?
Guilty as charged, along for the ride?
Who has never ever served full term?
Able Seaman Sperm
The song "Able Seaman Sperm" by Beau is a cheerful and catchy tune that tells the story of a sailor named "Able Seaman Sperm". The song starts by asking who is on a mission on the deep blue sea, keeping a watch for the enemy, meeting danger at every turn? The answer is "Able Seaman Sperm". The lyrics then go on to describe how he visits every port, keeps his fingers crossed he won't get caught, and is resolute and really firm.
The chorus is a catchy one and repeats the name "Able Seaman Sperm". The song then talks about how he is called Jolly Roger when hoisting up the sail and likes to keep ahead and has a hell of a tale. It reveals that he once came in a packet from Zanzibar and steered his way home by the Northern Star. The song goes on to describe him as a hero, much maligned, a cheeky chappie with a fertile mind, quivering quietly from stem to stern.
The second chorus repeats the line "they call him Jolly Roger". It talks about how he swears and cusses and suffers from a war wound he will never discuss. It reveals that he caught it in the packet from Zanzibar where he steered his way home by the Northern Star. The final verse talks about how he's spent a fair bit of time inside, guilty as charged and never served full term, but he's still Able Seaman Sperm.
Overall, the song is a playful and humorous tribute to Able Seaman Sperm, a sailor with a colourful past and a legendary reputation. It's a catchy tune with lively lyrics that celebrate the spirit of adventure and the joys of life on the open sea.
Line by Line Meaning
Who's on a mission on the deep blue sea?
Who is on a mission in the ocean searching for something?
Keeping a watch for the enemy?
Who is being cautious to the possible danger or enemy?
Meeting danger at every turn?
Experiencing risks every time and at every corner?
Able Seaman Sperm
The able seaman named Sperm
Who goes visiting in every port?
Who is visiting the different harbors?
Keeping his fingers crossed, he won't get caught?
Hoping that he is not caught doing something wrong?
Who is resolute and really firm?
Who is determined and unyielding?
They call him Jolly Roger when he hoists up the sail
He is called Jolly Roger when he raises his sail
He likes to keep ahead and has a hell of a tale
He prefers to be in front and has some extraordinary experiences
He once came in a packet from Zanzibar
He was once brought in a bag from Zanzibar
And steered his way home by the Northern Star
And navigated his route by following the North Star
Oh, who is a hero, much maligned?
Who is a hero but is often unjustly criticized?
A cheeky chappie and a fertile mind?
A lively guy with a clever mind?
Quivering quietly from stem to stern?
Shaking silently from one end of the ship to another?
Able Seaman Sperm
The able seaman named Sperm
They call him Jolly Roger, and he'll swear, and he'll cuss
He is called Jolly Roger, and he tends to use foul language
He suffers from a war wound he will never discuss
He has an injury from a war that he will never talk about
He caught it in the packet from Zanzibar
He got hurt during the journey from Zanzibar
Where he steered his way home by the Northern Star
Where he sailed his ship back home by sighting the North Star
Oh, who's spent a fair bit of time inside?
Who has spent a considerable time indoors or in confinement?
Guilty as charged, along for the ride?
Admitting to the wrongful accusation, being an accomplice?
Who has never ever served full-term?
Who has never completed his full term of service?
Able Seaman Sperm
The able seaman named Sperm
Writer(s): Midgley Trevor
Contributed by Leah H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.