Hoist the Colours
Peyton Parrish 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
Heave ho, thieves and beggars
Never shall we die
Yo-ho, all together
Hoist the colors high
Heave ho, thieves and beggars
Never shall we die
Yo-ho, all together
Hoist the colors high
Heave ho, thieves and beggars
Never shall we die
Never shall we die
The lyrics of Peyton Parrish's song "Hoist the Colours" tell a story of rebellion and resilience. The opening lines describe a daring act where the king and his men steal the queen from her bed and imprison her. The phrase "bound her in her bones" suggests that she is being held captive against her will, stripped of her freedom and power.
The subsequent lines express a spirit of unity and determination among the oppressed. The phrase "The seas be ours" represents a sense of ownership and liberation. By invoking the powers that be, the song emphasizes the freedom of choice and movement that the rebels have now attained. They declare that they will roam wherever they please, free from the control of their oppressors.
The chorus of the song further solidifies the theme of defiance and resilience. The repetition of the lines "Yo-ho, all hands, Hoist the colors high" and "Heave ho, thieves and beggars, Never shall we die" serves as a rallying cry for those who have been marginalized, urging them to come together and stand their ground. The use of the terms "thieves and beggars" suggests that the rebels have been cast out and deemed unworthy by the ruling class, but they refuse to succumb to their circumstances. They express a determination to defy expectations, fighting against their oppressors with a spirit that cannot be extinguished.
Overall, "Hoist the Colours" speaks to the indomitable human spirit, urging listeners to unite and fight against oppression, never allowing their resilience and defiance to die.
Line by Line Meaning
The king and his men
The ruler and his followers
Stole the queen from her bed
Took the queen forcefully from her sleep
And bound her in her bones
Restrained her with great strength
The seas be ours
The ocean belongs to us
And by the powers
And with the authority
Where we will, we'll roam
Wherever we desire, we'll explore
Yo-ho, all hands
A call to all crew members
Hoist the colors high
Raise the flag with pride
Heave ho, thieves and beggars
Move with strength, even if we are considered criminals and poor
Never shall we die
We will never be defeated
Yo-ho, all together
Everyone united
Never shall we die
We will never be defeated
Never shall we die
We will never be defeated
Writer(s): Hans Zimmer, Gregor Justin Verbinski
Contributed by Landon K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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@shanesphon4449
Could you sing this song from spirit stallion of the cimarron sound the bugle... Or don't let go with Bryan Adams and Sarah McLachlan... I feel you would do these songs beautifully. Thank you for your kind consideration Mr Parrish.
@raymondmacdonald2464
Have you done Ode to Fury, and The Tale Of Cú Chulainn???
Miracle of Sound did both but I would love to hear your spin on them.
@angeliquegraf3797
The album will also be released on Amazon music?
@PowerRangerfan
I would love to hear you do the song My Lullaby from The Lion King 2.
@shanesphon4449
@@angeliquegraf3797 try listening👂 🎧 to Sully Erna seven years you'll love💕 it.
@dylandutton2073
I only have 1 major complaint against this song and Peyton. You didn't make this long enough. I'm totally hooked. Please release a longer version.
@leonardwiltsch9290
Great work but
were is the second half?
@chriss7439
Agreed!!!! We need the full version
@THEDEMONKING007
AGREED!!!