Pay Me My Money Down
Mike Denver Lyrics
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I thought I heard the Captain say,
Pay me my money down,
Tomorrow is our sailing day,
Pay me my money down
pay me, pay me,
Pay me my money down,
Pay me or go to jail,
As soon as the boat was clear of the bar,
Pay me my money down,
He knocked me down with a spar,
Pay me my money down
pay me, pay me,
Pay me my money down,
Pay me or go to jail,
Pay me my money down
Oh!
If I'd been a rich man's son,
Pay me my money down,
I'd sit on the river and watch it run,
Pay me my money down
pay me, pay me,
Pay me my money down,
Pay me or go to jail,
Pay me my money down
Hey!
well...
I wish I was Mr Gates,
Pay me my money down,
They'd haul my money in in crates,
Pay me my money down
pay me, pay me,
Pay me my money down,
Pay me or go to jail,
Pay me my money down
Lets keep those and clappin
Hey!
Hey
Well 40 day, nights at sea
Pay me my money down,
Captain worked every last dollar out of me,
Pay me my money down
pay me, pay me,
Pay me my money down,
Pay me or go to jail,
Pay me my money down
pay me, pay me,
Pay me my money down,
Pay me or go to jail,
Pay me my money down
Hey!
Its a title track from one of my album
The lyrics of Mike Denver's song "Pay Me My Money Down" tell a story of a group of sailors who are ready to set sail but need to pay the captain before they can leave. The first few lines encourage the audience to get involved, clapping along as they sing. The captain is heard saying "pay me my money down" and warns that those who don't pay will end up in jail. As they set sail, the captain becomes violent and knocks one of the sailors down with a spar, emphasizing his demand for payment.
The song then takes a more reflective turn as one of the sailors wishes he was a rich man's son who could sit by the river and watch it flow. He then sings about wishing he was as wealthy as Bill Gates and imagines his money being hauled in crates. The final lines remind the audience of the sailors' arduous journey at sea, where the captain worked every last dollar out of them.
Overall, the lyrics of "Pay Me My Money Down" tell a story of financial struggle and the lengths that people will go to in order to make ends meet, even if it means enduring physical violence or dreaming of great wealth.
Line by Line Meaning
All we have those clappin lets keep them gone be ready to sing...
Let's keep the audience engaged and ready to sing along with us.
I thought I heard the Captain say,
I believe I heard the captain speak.
Pay me my money down,
Give me the money you owe me.
Tomorrow is our sailing day,
We're leaving tomorrow.
pay me, pay me,
I'm insisting you pay me.
Pay me or go to jail,
Pay me what you owe or face legal consequences.
As soon as the boat was clear of the bar,
As soon as we were out to sea.
He knocked me down with a spar,
He hit me with a pole used on the ship.
Oh!
Expressing surprise or disgust.
If I'd been a rich man's son,
If I were born into a wealthy family.
I'd sit on the river and watch it run,
I'd have the leisure to enjoy the river view.
Hey!
An exclamation to get attention or show enthusiasm.
well...
Introducing a new thought or idea.
I wish I was Mr Gates,
I wish I were as wealthy as Bill Gates.
They'd haul my money in in crates,
I would have so much money that it would need to be transported in crates.
Lets keep those and clappin
Let's keep the audience clapping and enjoying the music.
Hey!
An exclamation to get attention or show enthusiasm.
Hey
A short call to get someone's attention or express surprise.
Well 40 day, nights at sea
We spent 40 days and nights at sea.
Captain worked every last dollar out of me,
The captain made me pay every last dollar I owed.
pay me, pay me,
I'm insisting you pay me.
Pay me or go to jail,
Pay me what you owe or face legal consequences.
pay me, pay me,
I'm insisting you pay me.
Pay me or go to jail,
Pay me what you owe or face legal consequences.
Hey!
An exclamation to get attention or show enthusiasm.
Its a title track from one of my album
This is the title track from one of my albums
Contributed by Sophia O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
CountrynIrish
Wonderful Song ! Love it ! He sings a great version ! Thanks Mark for sharing ! 5*****+
elizabeth taylor
An accordion in the right hands is the best instrument ever, and the one being played here is definitely in the right hands !
Mike Lowe
I remember singing this song in music class in school...saw them play this song 2 nights ago in Eniscrone and they were as tight as any band I've ever seen, and I've seen a lot of bands...
Kenny guitar Allen
loved it.
Amy Agirbas
I sing this in music class!
T. G
Very good version but bruce will always be the boss at this song especially at the live session
terence doonan
True song
ellen doherty
Mikes version is the best by far!!
June Beckett
What a great voice & song. tashirish1
Kevin Falcao
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