All for Me Grog
Pirates for Sail Lyrics
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Me jolly, jolly grog
It's all gone for beer and tobacco
Well I spent all me tin
With the lasses drinking gin
Far across the western ocean I must wander
And where are me boots
They′re all gone for beer and tobacco
Well the toes are all worn out
The heel's been kicked about
And me soles are lookin out for better weather
And it's all for me grog
Me jolly, jolly grog
It′s gone for beer and tobacco
Well I spent all me tin
With the lasses drinking gin
Far across the western ocean I must wander
Where is me shirt
Me noggin noggin shirt
It′s all gone for beer and tobacco
Well the collar is worn out
And the sleeves are knocked about
And the tail is lookin out for better weather
And it's all for me grog
Me jolly, jolly grog
It′s all gone for beer and tobacco
Well I spent all me tin
With the lasses drinking gin
Far across the western ocean I must wander
And where are me guns
Me noggin noggin guns
They're all gone for beer and tobacco
Well the barrel′s rusted out
And the flint's been knocked about
And me balls are lookin out for better weather
And it′s all for me grog
Me jolly, jolly grog
It's all gone for beer and tobacco
Well I spent all me tin
With the lasses drinking gin
Far across the western ocean I must wander
Where are me sails
Me noggin noggin sails
They're all gone for beer and tobacco
Well we cut them with our swords
When the ladies came aboard
We used them now as padding for our pleasure
And it′s all for me grog
Me jolly, jolly grog
It′s all gone for beer and tobacco
Well I spent all me coin
Thinkin only with me groin
Now we ladies spend what they have squandered
And where is me bed
Me noggin noggin bed
It's all gone for beer and tobacco
Well I lent it to a whore
And now the sheets they are all tore
And me springs are lookin out for better weather
And it′s all for me grog
Me jolly, jolly grog
It's all gone for beer and tobacco
Well I spent all me coin
Thinkin only with me groin
Now we ladies spend what they have squandered
Where is me wench
Me noggin noggin wench
She′s all gone for beer and tobacco
Well her is all wore out
And her been knocked about
And her lookin out for better weather
And it's all for me grog
Me jolly, jolly grog
It′s all gone for beer and tobacco
Well I spent all me coin
Thinkin only with me groin
Now we ladies spend what they have squandered
Well I'm sick in the head
I haven't been to bed
Since I came ashore with me plunder
I see centipedes and snakes
And I′m full of pains and aches
And I think I′ll make a path for way up yonder
And it's all for me grog
Me jolly, jolly grog
It′s all gone for beer and tobacco
Well I spent all me loot
In a house of ill repute
And I think they're comin back again tomorrow
And it′s all for me grog
Me jolly, jolly grog
It's all gone for beer and tobacco
Well they spent all their loot
In our house of ill repute
And I know I′m goin back again tomorrow
The song "All for Me Grog" by Pirates for Sail is about the lifestyle of a seafarer who has spent all his money on grog (a type of alcoholic drink), beer, tobacco, and women. The repetitive chorus, "And it's all for me grog, me jolly, jolly grog, it's all gone for beer and tobacco," emphasizes the singer's addiction to drinking and smoking, which may have led to his current financial and physical state. He sings about the items he has lost or traded for his vices, such as his boots, shirt, guns, sails, and even his bed and lover. However, he seems unashamed of his actions, even finding humor in the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
And it's all for me grog
Singing about the love of alcohol
Me jolly, jolly grog
Emphasizing how happy the alcohol makes them feel
It's all gone for beer and tobacco
Explaining where all their money went
Well I spent all me tin
Admitting that they have no money left
With the lasses drinking gin
Spending what little money they had on women and alcohol
Far across the western ocean I must wander
Planning to leave town due to lack of funds
And where are me boots
Noticing that their boots are missing
Me noggin noggin boots
Referring to their favorite boots
Well they're all gone for beer and tobacco
Realizing that they spent the money they once had on their vices
Well the toes are all worn out
Noticing how worn their boots are
The heel's been kicked about
Realizing that the boots have been used vigorously
And me soles are lookin out for better weather
Admitting that their shoes aren't in good shape
And where are me guns
Noticing that their guns are missing
Me noggin noggin guns
Referring to their favorite guns
Where the barrel's rusted out
Realizing that their guns are no longer usable
And the flint's been knocked about
Admitting that they have been neglecting their weapons
And me balls are lookin out for better weather
Referring to the ammunition for their guns
Where are me sails
Noticing that their sails are missing
Me noggin noggin sails
Referring to their favorite sails
Well we cut them with our swords
Admitting that they used their sails for other purposes
When the ladies came aboard
Implying that they used the sails for sex
We used them now as padding for our pleasure
Confessing to their sexual escapades on the boat
And where is me bed
Noticing that their bed is missing
Me noggin noggin bed
Referring to their favorite bed
Well I lent it to a whore
Admitting that they loaned their bed to a prostitute
And now the sheets they are all tore
Regretting their decision to lend their bed
And me springs are lookin out for better weather
Realizing that their bed is now ruined
Where is me wench
Noticing that their female companion is missing
Me noggin noggin wench
Referring to their favorite female companion
She's all gone for beer and tobacco
Explaining that their companion had the same vices
Well her is all wore out
Acknowledging the physical toll that their lifestyle takes on people
And her been knocked about
Admitting to treating their companion poorly
And her lookin out for better weather
Understanding that their companion deserves better
Well I'm sick in the head
Admitting to feeling unwell
I haven't been to bed
Noticing that they have had little rest
Since I came ashore with me plunder
Confessing to their recent criminal activities
I see centipedes and snakes
Experiencing hallucinations due to lack of sleep and alcohol consumption
And I'm full of pains and aches
Suffering from physical pain
And I think I'll make a path for way up yonder
Deciding to leave and find a better life for themselves
Well I spent all me loot
Admitting that they have no money left from their criminal activities
In a house of ill repute
Explaining where they spent their money
And I think they're comin back again tomorrow
Acknowledging that they will likely return to the brothel soon
Well they spent all their loot
Recognizing that the brothel workers took all their money
In our house of ill repute
Referring to the brothel as if it belongs to them
And I know I'm goin back again tomorrow
Acknowledging their own addiction and inability to resist returning to the brothel
Contributed by William V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.