Hoist the Colours
Colm R. McGuinness Lyrics
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Stole the queen from her bed
And bound her in her bones
The seas be ours
Beyond the powers
Where we will, we′ll rule
Yo, ho, all hands
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
Yo, ho, haul together
Hoist the colours high
Heave ho, thieves and beggars
Never shall we die
The lyrics to Colm R. McGuinness's song Hoist the Colours have a clear reference to piracy and the golden age of sail. The opening lines, "The king and his men, stole the queen from her bed, and bound her in her bones", suggest that the queen has been kidnapped and is being held captive on a pirate ship. The line "bound her in her bones" could refer to the queen being chained or tied up, unable to escape. This verse sets the stage for the rest of the song, which is a call to arms for the pirates to unite and take control of the seas.
The chorus of the song, "Yo, ho, all hands, hoist the colours high, heave ho, thieves and beggars, never shall we die," serves as the rallying cry for the pirates. The phrase "hoist the colours high" refers to the Jolly Roger, the black pirate flag with a skull and crossbones emblazoned on it. The Jolly Roger was a symbolic way for pirates to intimidate their victims, and the act of hoisting the flag demonstrates the pirates' willingness to go to war.
The final verse, "Yo, ho, haul together, hoist the colours high, heave ho, thieves and beggars, never shall we die," again emphasizes the pirates' solidarity and determination. The phrase "never shall we die" suggests that the pirates are fearless and willing to fight to the death to defend their way of life.
Overall, Hoist the Colours is a song that romanticizes piracy and celebrates the camaraderie and bravery of those who chose to live outside the law.
Line by Line Meaning
The king and his men
A group of powerful people, led by a king, committed a seemingly unjust act.
Stole the queen from her bed
This powerful group took someone of importance against their will, potentially using force.
And bound her in her bones
The queen was restrained, potentially for the purpose of controlling her.
The seas be ours
Assuming the artist is part of the group that stole the queen, they are claiming ownership over vast areas of the ocean.
Beyond the powers
This group holds a level of influence that grants them control or access over areas beyond what is usually allowed or expected.
Where we will, we'll rule
This group intends to take control of wherever they go, regardless of whose land they are on or who was previously in power.
Yo, ho, all hands
A call to everyone, potentially those on this group's ship, to pay attention.
Hoist the colours high
Raise the group's flag or symbol to signal their presence and intention to whoever may be watching.
Heave ho, thieves and beggars
A reference to the idea that everyone, regardless of background or status, is involved and needed in this group's mission.
Never shall we die
The group will not be defeated or destroyed by those who seek to stop them, and their influence will last beyond their physical lifetimes.
Yo, ho, haul together
A call to work together to achieve this group's goal.
Writer(s): Hans Zimmer, Gore Verbinski
Contributed by Luke T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Skullonfire_GamerOfficial
Lyrics:
The king and his men
Stole the queen from her bed
And bound her in her bones
The seas be ours, beyond the powers
Where we will, we'll roam
Yo ho, all hands
Hoist the colours high
Heave, ho thieves and beggers
Never shall we die
Yo ho, all together
Hoist the colours high
Heave, ho thieves and beggars
Never shall we die
Yo ho, all together
Hoist the colours high
Heave, ho thieves and beggars
Never shall we die
@radhesharma5760
Verse: Cabin Boy]
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
[Chorus: Gallows Pirates]
Yo, ho
Haul together
Hoist the colours high
Heave ho
Thieves and beggars
Never shall we die
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