Mr. Hurley (Voc… Read Full Bio ↴German acoustic pirate "grog'n'roll" from Osnabrück.
Mr. Hurley (Vocals, Guitar, Ukulele)
Buckteeth Bannock (Akkordion, Flutes, Vocals)
Der einäugige Morgan (Cajon, Bodhran, Percussion, Vocals)
Ms. Ivy Cox (1. Merch Maat, Animation, Crisis management, Quarterdeck)
CREW:
Pegleg Peggy (Merchandise, Animation, Wooden leg)
Arne Paulsen (Merchandise, Animation, Jar)
BlackBört (Roadie, Tattooed Biceps)
www.pulveraffen.de
https://www.facebook.com/pulveraffen
Mr. Hurley & Die Pulveraffen gehen mit ihrer Hörerschaft auf eine a(rrrr!)kustische Schatzsuche in die Tiefen der Karibik zur Zeit von Blackbeard, Guybrush Threepwood, Captain Morgan & Co.
Dabei treten sie in aufwändigen Piraten-Kostümen und mit Gitarre, Akkordeon, Flöten, Trommeln und drei Gesangs-Stimmen bewaffnet auf, die irgendwo zwischen Disney-Film und Motörhead changieren.
Vor allem ist das Programm der überraschend musikalischen Seeräuber von ihren folkig-tanzbaren und humorvollen Eigenkomposition in deutscher Sprache bestimmt, welche durch traditionelle Seefahrersongs aus dem Irish Folk und Shantys ergänzt werden. Diese abenteuerliche Mischung verschwimmt zu dem einzigartigen Stil, den die Pulveraffen „Grog’n’Roll“ getauft haben.
In ihren Liedern, die charmante Titel wie „Plankentanz“ oder „Küss mich, ich hab’ Skorbut“ tragen, erzählen sie vom harten Leben auf See, von bereits gehobenen und noch zu entdeckenden Reichtümern, von leichten Mädchen und verwegenen Piratenbräuten sowie nicht zuletzt von ausufernden Trinkgelagen, kurz – von Schiffen, Schätzen, Schlampen und Schnaps.
Als – dank ausgedehntem Touren – routinierter Live-Band, ist es den vier Piraten bisher stets gelungen, jede Art von Publikum auf die ein oder andere Weise zu begeistern. Von der Großfamilie auf dem historischen Hafenfest bis zum Heavy Metal-Fan im schummrigen Punk-Club.
Jamaica Farewell
Mr. Hurley & Die Pulveraffen Lyrics
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Where the nights are gay
And the sun shines daily on the mountaintop
I took a trip on a sailing ship
And when I reached Jamaica I made a stop
But I'm sad to say I'm on my way
Won't be back for many a day
My head is turning around
I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town
Sounds of laughter everywhere
And the dancing girls swing to and fro
I must declare my heart is there
Though I've been from Maine to Mexico
But I'm sad to say I'm on my way
Won't be back for many a day
My heart is down
My head is turning around
I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town
Down at the market you can hear
Ladies cry out while on their heads they bear
Ackee, rice, salt, fish are nice
And the rum is fine any time o' year
But I'm sad to say I'm on my way
Won't be back for many a day
My heart is down
My head is turning around
I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town
Down the way
Where the nights are gay
And the sun shines daily on the mountaintop
I took a trip on a sailing ship
And when I reached Jamaica I made a stop
But I'm sad to say I'm on my way
Won't be back for many a day
My heart is down
My head is turning around
I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town
Sad to say I'm on my way
Won't be back for many a day
My heart is down
My head is turning around
I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town.
The song "Jamaica Farewell" by Mr. Hurley & Die Pulveraffen is a tribute to the beautiful Caribbean island of Jamaica. The song's narrator describes his trip to Jamaica and his love for the island. The first stanza paints a picture of Jamaica as a lively and sunny place with plenty of activity. The singer notes that he took a trip on a sailing ship and made a stop in Jamaica.
The song takes a bittersweet turn as the singer says he won't be coming back to Jamaica for many days, that he's sad to say he's on his way. He expresses sadness at leaving behind a little girl in Kingston, the capital of Jamaica. In the second stanza, the singer is still enamored with Jamaica and its people. He notes the sounds of laughter and the dancing girls, and declares that his heart is still in Jamaica, despite having visited many other places.
The song's final stanza describes a trip to the market, where one can hear ladies crying out their wares and where the food and rum are plentiful. The singer once again expresses his sadness at leaving behind the little girl in Kingston as he prepares to depart the island.
Overall, "Jamaica Farewell" is a love letter to Jamaica and its people, and a tribute to the bittersweet nature of travel and leaving behind loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
Down the way
I went on a journey
Where the nights are gay
To a place where the people are happy and lively
And the sun shines daily on the mountaintop
Where the weather is consistently sunny and warm
I took a trip on a sailing ship
I traveled by boat
And when I reached Jamaica I made a stop
I arrived in Jamaica and paused my journey
But I'm sad to say I'm on my way
Unfortunately, I must continue my journey
Won't be back for many a day
I will be gone for a long time
My heart is down
I'm feeling sad and downhearted
My head is turning around
I'm feeling dizzy and disoriented
I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town
I left behind a girl I care about in Kingston
Sounds of laughter everywhere
The atmosphere is joyful and jolly
And the dancing girls swing to and fro
The girls are dancing in a lively and fun way
I must declare my heart is there
I have a strong emotional attachment to the place
Though I've been from Maine to Mexico
Despite having traveled to many places
Down at the market you can hear
At the market, you can hear
Ladies cry out while on their heads they bear
Women shout while carrying goods on their heads
Ackee, rice, salt, fish are nice
They are selling delicious food
And the rum is fine any time o' year
They have good quality rum available all year round
Contributed by Evan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.