Redemption Song
Jimmy & Rats Lyrics

Mother, mother ocean, I have heard you call
I feel a deep connection to the vastness and power of the ocean, and I sense its call to explore and experience its wonders.

Wanted to sail upon your waters since I was three feet tall
Ever since I was a young child, I have yearned for the opportunity to sail and navigate the ocean.

You've seen it all, you've seen it all
Throughout history, you have witnessed every human endeavor and triumph, observing the changing times.

Watched the men who rode you switch from sails to steam
Over time, I have witnessed the transition of mankind using sailing ships to utilizing steam-powered vessels to traverse your vast expanse.

And in your belly you hold the treasures few have ever seen
Deep within your mysterious depths lie ancient and hidden treasures that have only been glimpsed by a fortunate few.

Most of 'em dream, most of 'em dream
The majority of people can only dream of the incredible wonders that lie beneath your surface.

Yes, I am a pirate, two hundred years too late
I identify myself as a pirate, but unfortunately, my existence is displaced by two centuries, unable to experience the true era of piracy.

The cannons don't thunder, there's nothin' to plunder
In this modern age, the cannons no longer roar and the opportunity for plundering riches and adventure has diminished.

I'm an over-forty victim of fate
As someone over the age of forty, I feel I have become a victim of circumstances and my dreams have been compromised.

Arriving too late, arriving too late
Regrettably, I have arrived in this world at a time where the opportunities of the past have long faded away.

I've done a bit of smugglin', I've run my share of grass
In my past, I have engaged in smuggling illicit goods and participated in the illegal drug trade.

I made enough money to buy Miami, but I pissed it away so fast
I acquired a substantial amount of wealth, enough to purchase a prosperous city like Miami, but unfortunately, I recklessly squandered it all.

Never meant to last, never meant to last
My fortune and success were never meant to be everlasting, as my actions and choices were ultimately self-destructive.

And I have been drunk now for over two weeks
For an extended period of time, I have been intoxicated, engaging in excessive alcohol consumption.

I passed out and I rallied and I sprung a few leaks
During my drunken state, there were moments of blackout and recovery, but also instances where my flaws and vulnerabilities were exposed.

But I got stop wishin', got to go fishin'
I need to cease daydreaming and start taking action, focusing on my true passions and pursuits.

Down to rock bottom again, just a few friends, just a few friends
I find myself at the lowest point in my life once more, but I am accompanied by only a small circle of loyal friends.

(instrumental)
No specific meaning can be attributed to this instrumental portion of the song.

I go for younger women, lived with several awhile
I tend to be attracted to younger women and have engaged in relationships with them, although these relationships have only lasted for a temporary period.

Though I ran 'em away, they'd come back one day
Despite my shortcomings and mistakes that caused those women to leave, some of them eventually returned to me in the hope of rekindling the relationship.

Still could manage to smile, just takes a while
Despite the hardships and challenges I face, I can still find it within me to smile, although it may take time to gather the strength and positivity.

Mother, mother ocean, after all the years I've found
After all these years of life and experiences, I realize that the ocean is akin to a nurturing mother figure.

My occupational hazard being my occupation's just not around
The very nature of my chosen occupation has become a hazard, as it no longer exists in the modern world, leaving me without purpose.

I feel like I've drowned, gonna head uptown
I feel overwhelmed and emotionally suffocated, prompting me to seek a change by moving to the city in search of new opportunities and a fresh start.