Hoist the Colours
Bobby Bass Lyrics
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Stole the queen from her bed
And bound her in her bones
The seas be ours
And by the powers
Where we will, we′ll roam
Yo-ho, all hands
Heave ho, thieves and beggars
Never shall we die
Now some have died
And some are alive
And others sail on the sea
With the keys to the cage
And the Devil to pay
We lay to Fiddler's Green
Yo-ho, all hands
Hoist the colors high
Heave ho, thieves and beggars
Never shall we die
Yo-ho, all together
Hoist the colors high
Heave ho, thieves and beggars
Never shall we die
The bell has been raised
From it′s watery grave
Do you hear it's sepulchral tone?
We call to all
Pay heed the squall
And turn your sails toward home
Yo-ho, all hands
Hoist the colors high
Heave ho, thieves and beggars
Never shall we die
Yo-ho, all together
Hoist the colors high
Heave ho, thieves and beggars
Never shall (never shall) we die
The lyrics of "Hoist the Colours" by Bobby Bass tell a story of a rebellion and a call to arms. The first stanza sets the scene of a queen being taken by the king and his men, symbolizing an unjust act of authority and power. The imagery of the queen being bound in her bones conveys a sense of imprisonment and helplessness. The chorus "Hoist the colors high, Heave ho, thieves and beggars, Never shall we die" serves as a rallying cry for unity and resistance against oppression.
As the lyrics progress, the singer acknowledges the sacrifices made by some individuals who have died, while others continue to fight. The reference to "sailing on the sea with the keys to the cage" metaphorically represents those who hold the power to free themselves and others from bondage. The mention of Fiddler's Green, a mythical afterlife for sailors, suggests a hopeful destination for those who have sacrificed for the cause.
The repeated refrain of "Hoist the colors high, Heave ho, thieves and beggars, Never shall we die" reinforces the resilience and determination of the rebels in the face of adversity. The bell being raised from its watery grave symbolizes a call to action and remembrance of those who have fallen in the struggle. The plea to "turn your sails toward home" signifies a desire for unity and solidarity among the rebels.
In the final verses, the lyrics exude a sense of urgency and an appeal for unity among all hands to "hoist the colors high." The reference to the squall and the directive to "turn your sails toward home" suggest a need to weather the storm together and find strength in unity. The defiant declaration that "never shall we die" serves as a powerful affirmation of the rebels' unwavering resolve and belief in their cause. Overall, "Hoist the Colours" is a stirring anthem of defiance, solidarity, and resilience in the face of oppression and injustice.
Writer(s): Hans Zimmer, Gregor Justin Verbinski, Terry Rossio, Ted Andrew Elliott
Contributed by Violet P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@rtsbass7829
LOW NOTES LIST:
0:28 - C#2 Chest
0:35 - C#2 Chest
0:39 - C#2 Chest [Warm and breathy]
0:49 - C#2 Chest
0:51 - C#2 Chest
0:57 - C#2 Chest
1:01 - C#2 Chest
1:10 - F#1 Subharmonics/Chest [By Eric]
1:30 - C#2 Chest
1:41 - F#1 Subharmonics
1:46 - Continuous C#2's
2:07 - F#1 Subharmonics/Chest [By Eric]
2:36 - F#1 Subharmonics/Chest [By Eric]
2:41 - F#1 Chest
2:48 - F#1 Chest
2:55 - F1 Chest (Brief)
3:08 - F#1 Chest
4:18 - A1 - F#1 Subharmonics/Chest
Holy crap this song is now the definition of THE BASS!!!
@yKuroKenshi
[Lyrics] Hoist the Colors - Hans Zimmer.
🏴☠️The King and his men
Stole the Queen from her bed
And bound her in her bones
The seas be ours
And by the powers
Where we will we'll roam.
Yo ho, all hands
Hoist the colors high
Heave ho, thieves and beggars
Never shall we die.
Now some have died
And some are alive
And others sail on the sea
With the keys to the cage
And the Devil to pay we lay to Fiddler's Green.
Yo ho, all hands
Hoist the colours high
Heave ho, thieves and beggars
Never shall we die.
Yo ho, haul together
Hoist the colours high
Heave ho, thieves and beggars
Never shall we die.
The bell has been raised
From it's watery grave
Hear it's sepulchral tone?
We call to all
Pay heed the squall
And turn yourself toward home.
Yo ho, all hands
Hoist the colors high
Heave ho, thieves and beggars
Never shall we die.
Yo ho, haul together
Hoist the colors high
Heave ho, thieves and beggars
Never shall we die. 🏴☠️
I appreciate the likes, since I wanted so bad to listen to it with proper lyrics, and I wasn't able to find it anywhere on this comment section, so I decided to do it myself.
pretty time consuming tbh 😂
Ps: I noticed some mistakes and fixed it 👍
@the.bobbybass
Stream the song on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, etc through the link here!!
https://linktr.ee/bobbybass
@anssihautamaki8087
Eargasm
@dyspaiir8411
You guys should learn the God of War theme song
@isaiahherrera8435
Hey brotha if I may give a song suggestion for you all misty mountains cold please 🙏
@Haphazard-Nugget
I absolutely adore this sort of singing. Reminds me of why mongolian throat singing and choirs tend to get me from deep within. Legit shivers, I'm not religious but man imagining this being sung in a cathedral ... Amazing work everyone and Thatbassvoice caught me so off guard, someone said "Dragon king" in the comments and this is so spot on lmfao like bothering a dragon king from its slumber for an audience that can only end 1 of 2 ways !! bruh if I wasn't such a lazy motherf* I'd make an animatic in a he(art) beat ;;
@janedoex1398
@@anssihautamaki8087 ×100000000000
@monalisanail5431
If pirates came singing to me like this I'd be... SCARED AS SHIT 💀💀
@sumaarefin8033
Same😂
@joeysipos
Run! Run for your damn life if you heard pirates coming like this 😂
@msJjbluematrix
Like them old cartoons, yallz be seeing smoke coming from my feet as i bail