Hoist the Colours
Hans Zimmer & Ted Elliot & Terry Rossio Lyrics
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And bound her in her bones
The seas be ours and by the powers
Where we will, we'll roam
Yo-ho, all together
Hoist the colors high
Heave ho, thieves and beggars
The lyrics of Hans Zimmer's song Hoist the Colours are full of intrigue and rebellion. The first two lines of "The king and his men stole the queen from her bed and bound her in her bones" set the tone for a story of betrayal and conflict. The queen's capture is a daring and bold move by the king and his followers that has left her defenseless and alone.
The next two lines, "The seas be ours and by the powers where we will, we'll roam," imply a powerful recklessness and a disregard for established laws and authorities. The pirates in the song are declaring that the seas belong to them and that they will go wherever they please, despite the consequences.
Overall, the song is an anthem of rebellion and defiance. The chorus "Yo-ho, all together, hoist the colors high, heave ho, thieves and beggars, never shall we die" is a call to action for all those who feel oppressed or marginalized. It is a rallying cry for the underdogs and outcasts who refuse to be defeated and who will fight for their right to live freely and on their own terms.
Line by Line Meaning
The king and his men stole the queen from her bed
Illegitimately and forcefully removed the queen from her sleeping arrangements
And bound her in her bones
Physically tied and entrapped her
The seas be ours and by the powers
We have control and dominance over the bodies of water and all that inhabit or sail upon them
Where we will, we'll roam
We will travel and explore at our own discretion
Yo-ho, all together
An exclamation intended to bring everyone together and ready to move on
Hoist the colors high
Raise the flag above all else
Heave ho, thieves and beggars
Come on, let's go, even the outcasts and downtrodden can participate
Never shall we die
We will not give up or give in, even in the face of death
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Written by: Gregor Justin Verbinski, Terry Rossio, Ted Andrew Elliott, Hans Zimmer
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