The End Of My Pirate Days
Carpenter Mary Chapin Lyrics
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There's nothing near as quiet as the light I'm looking for
And last time that it appeared he was lying next to me
Last time I felt this near to whispered ecstacy
And those who need adventure, they can sail the seven seas
And those who search for treasure, they must live on grander dreams
Buried all my dreams for someone else to find in my pirate days
This world is kinder to the kind that won't look back
They are the chosen few, among us now, unbowed somehow
And one day he turned to me, and before I took one breath
I knew I would only see his shadow in what light was left
And those who need adventure, they can sail the seven seas
And those who search for treasure, they must live on grander dreams
And if I've seen his face since then, it's only been in dreams my friend
Since I came to the end of my pirate days
And if I've called his name since then, it's only been in dreams my friend
So I came to the end of my pirate days
In "The End Of My Pirate Days," Carpenter Mary Chapin sings about the end of a relationship and how it has changed her perspective on life. The night is quiet, and there's a sense of longing as she remembers the last time she felt so close to the person she loved. She acknowledges that some people need adventure and treasure to feel alive, but for her, the love she once had was enough.
The chorus repeats the idea that those who need adventure and treasure must live on grander dreams, leaving the singer to question what she needs to live for now that her pirate days are over. She reflects on how the relationship had filled her heart and soul, but ultimately, she buried her dreams for someone else. And now, the person she loved is gone, and she feels his absence only in her dreams.
Overall, the song is about accepting the end of a relationship and moving on from the past. It's a poignant reflection on the power of love and how it shapes who we are and who we become.
Line by Line Meaning
The night is soft and silent, new moon at my door
The atmosphere is peaceful and quiet, with a new moon at my doorstep
There's nothing near as quiet as the light I'm looking for
I am yearning for a peaceful and quiet life without any disturbances
And last time that it appeared he was lying next to me
The last time the peacefulness prevailed, I was with my beloved
Last time I felt this near to whispered ecstacy
The last time I felt this close to pure joy and contentment
And those who need adventure, they can sail the seven seas
People who crave adventure can travel the world and experience different things
And those who search for treasure, they must live on grander dreams
People who want to find riches need to aim for something bigger and better in life
We rose and fell just like the tides, he filled my heart and soul and I
We experienced high and low moments together, but he brought me immense joy and affection
Buried all my dreams for someone else to find in my pirate days
I gave up my aspirations for the sake of being with someone else during my adventurous days
This world is kinder to the kind that won't look back
The world is more forgiving to those who don't dwell on the past and move forward
They are the chosen few, among us now, unbowed somehow
Those people who manage to move on and not let the past define them are part of a select group
And one day he turned to me, and before I took one breath
One day he looked at me, and without hesitation,
I knew I would only see his shadow in what light was left
I realized that he would only be a small part of my life from that moment on
And if I've seen his face since then, it's only been in dreams my friend
I have only seen him in my dreams since our time together
Since I came to the end of my pirate days
Since I left behind my adventurous and carefree lifestyle
And if I've called his name since then, it's only been in dreams my friend
I have only spoken his name in my dreams since we parted ways
So I came to the end of my pirate days
Thus, I ended my adventurous and free-spirited lifestyle
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARY CARPENTER, MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER
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