The Ship Song
Concrete Blonde And Steve Wynn Lyrics

The Ship Song by Concrete Blonde and Steve Wynn is a song that speaks to the depth of relationships. The opening lines "come sail your ships around me and burn your bridges down" are an invitation to a lover to be vulnerable and open to the possibility of something deeper. The notion of "burning bridges down" signifies a desire to move forward and create a new history. When the lover is around, "we make a little history baby every time you come around."

In the chorus, the lyrics "we talk about it all night long, and we define our moral ground" suggest that there is a mutual understanding and respect for each others' beliefs and values. However, when it comes to matters of the heart, all of these discussions and agreements can quickly crumble. The lyrics "but when I crawl into your arms everything comes tumbling around" suggest that the emotions and desires that lie within cannot always be contained by moral boundaries.

The final verse is particularly poignant, as it speaks to the inevitable end of a relationship. The line "when I must remove your wings and you must try and fly" refers to the difficult process of letting go of someone you love but acknowledging that they need to move on. The sadness in the lover's face reflects the pain of this moment, but ultimately it is a necessary step for both parties to grow and find their own paths.