Hoist the Colours
Hans Zimmer (OST Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's end) 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
Hoist the colors high
Never shall we die
Now some have died
and some are alive
and others sail on sea
with the keys to the cage
and the Devil to pay
we lay to Fiddler's Green.
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 water grave
Hear it's sepulchral tone?
A call to all
pay heed the squall
and turn yourself toward home
Yo ho, haul together
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
Yo ho, haul together
Hoist the colors high
Heave ho, thieves and beggars
Never shall we die
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.
The song "Hoist the colours" from the Pirates of the Caribbean movie series is a powerful and meaningful piece. It speaks of rebellion against tyrannical rule, freedom and unity among Pirates. The first two lines of the song, "The King and his men, stole the Queen from her bed, and bound her in her bones", refers to the story of the movie, where the British Royal Navy captures and imprisons the pirate king's crew members.
The lyrics, "the seas be ours and by the powers, where we will we'll roam", shows the pirates’ determination and rebellion to rule the seas. The phrase "hoist the colors high" is a command to all pirates to raise their flags in union and fight together as one force. They may be made up of thieves and beggars, but they are united in their freedom fight against unjust rule. "Never shall we die" is a testament to their spirit and resilience in the face of adversity.
The line, "we lay to Fiddler's Green," refers to a mythical paradise of peace, prosperity and happiness that only those who have lived honorable lives can go to. The pirates believe they can attain this by fighting bravely in the face of adversity. The bell has been raised from its water grave, and its sepulchral tone serves as a warning to all the pirates to turn their ships and return home before the storm hits.
Overall, the lyrics of "Hoist the Colours" are poetic, metaphorical and powerful in their message of rebellion, unity and freedom. The song has become an iconic piece associated with the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise.
Line by Line Meaning
The King and his men stole the Queen from her bed
The King and his men kidnapped the Queen from her bed against her will
and bound her in her bones
They imprisoned her and held her captive, likely causing her great suffering
the seas be ours and by the powers where we will we'll roam
We are now the masters of the seas and have the power to explore and travel wherever we want
Yo ho, all hands hoist the colors high
We need everyone to come together and raise the flag as a symbol of our unity and strength
Heave ho, thieves and beggars never shall we die
Despite being seen as lowly criminals, we will never submit and will continue to fight for our freedom and livelihood
Now some have died and some are alive and others sail on sea
Many have perished or survived in our struggle for freedom, but we must continue to sail the seas
with the keys to the cage and the Devil to pay we lay to Fiddler's Green
We hold the means to our freedom, but it will come at a great cost and potentially require us to face the consequences of our actions
the bell has been raised from its water grave hear its sepulchral tone?
The bell that was lost at sea has been found and now rings with a haunting sound, reminding us of the dangers that lie ahead
A call to all pay heed the squall and turn yourself toward home
We must heed the warnings of the storm and return home before it's too late
Yo ho, haul together hoist the colors high heave ho, thieves and beggars never shall we die
Once again, we must come together and raise the flag, reminding ourselves that despite our struggles, we will never give up
Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
Written by: GORE VERBINSKI, HANS FLORIAN ZIMMER, TED ANDREW ELLIOTT, TERRY ROSSIO
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