PMP prides themselves on being a small town, independent band. In every aspect of their music including song writing, recording, mixing, and producing, from end to end, in-house. Some of PMP’s accomplishments include playing for their American troops stationed in Guantanamo Bay (GTMO). Then winning the title, “Best New Act In Country Music” on the nationally broadcasted show, “Texaco Country Showdown” in early 2013 at the famous Ryman Auditorium and home of the “Grand Ole Opry" in Nashville.
After a long hiatus from 2014-2019 PMP began releasing new music with the song “Hell’s Comin’ With Me”. In 2022, “Hell’s Comin’ With Me” made its way onto many streaming charts including getting as high as #2 on the global viral charts, just under Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill”.
At the Winds Will
Poor Mans Poison Lyrics
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Rolling in the wind
A crew of real men singing
This is all we know
A ship the size of cities
Rolling in the wind
A crew of real men singing
Ooh oh
And as the capitan orders
His men below
With eyes of tells yet sharren
They already know
They′re not going home
So let's take this storm head on to the wind
And sway our glasses one more time with you my friends tonight
Oooh ooh oh ooh oh
Oooh ooh oh ooh oh
So just cast your wishes to the sea (Ooh oh)
And just say the same old prayer for all my brothers and me (Ooh oh)
So when you set your sails set ′em to be free (Ooh oh)
And when you reach that open water singin' a ship mates song for me
A ship the size of cities
Resting down below
No longer hear them singing
Just their stories told
And now their story's told
So let′s take this storm head on to the wind
And sway our glasses one more time with you my friends tonight
Tonight
Tonight
The song "At the Winds Will" by Poor Mans Poison describes the journey of a ship, likely a large one, amidst a stormy sea. The lyrics of the chorus, "A ship the size of cities, rolling in the wind, a crew of real men singing, this is all we know" suggest that the ship is massive, subject to powerful winds and waves, and that the crew of men is dedicated to their work. Despite the dangerous conditions, the crew is still able to find solace in singing together.
The lyrics of the verses reveal that the ship is being ordered by the captain to continue through the storm, even though the crew knows that they might not make it back home. The lines, "With eyes of tells yet sharpen, they already know, they're not going home," highlight the bravery and determination of the crew to face the storm head-on, even if it may not have a happy ending. The song ends with a reminder to cast wishes to the sea and to set sails to be free, suggesting a desire to continue pushing forward despite the dangers that may lay ahead.
Overall, "At the Winds Will" is an ode to perseverance, bravery, and acceptance of fate, with a focus on the beauty of the sea and the bond between the crew. Its haunting melody and powerful lyrics create a vivid image of life on a dangerous ship, which elevates it to a classic sea shanty.
Line by Line Meaning
A ship the size of cities
The ship they are on is massive, comparable in size to a city
Rolling in the wind
The ship is being tossed and turned by the strong winds
A crew of real men singing
The crew on the ship are hardworking and masculine, and are singing as they work
This is all we know
The crew's lives are devoted to sailing, and they are content with the life they lead
And as the captain orders
The captain is in charge of the crew and is giving instructions
His men below
The crew members are positioned further down in the ship
With eyes of tales yet sharren
The crew are experienced sailors and can sense danger before it happens
They already know
The crew are aware that they will not be returning home
They’re not going home
The crew will not be escaping the dangers of the sea and returning home
So let’s take this storm head on to the wind
The crew will face the storm courageously and move straight towards it
And sway our glasses one more time with you my friends tonight
The crew will raise their glasses together one more time with their friends in celebration of their lives
And just say the same old prayer for all my brothers and me
The crew asks for prayers to keep them and their fellow sailors safe
So when you set your sails set 'em to be free
The crew advises other sailors to set their sails to be free and not constrained
And when you reach that open water singing a shipmates song for me
When other sailors reach the open water, they should tribute a song to the crew on this ship
Resting down below
The ship is now at the bottom of the sea
No longer hear them singing
The crew's songs are no longer audible
Just their stories told
Their stories and legends are passed on through word of mouth
Tonight
The celebration with friends is happening tonight
Contributed by Lucas D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
John
on Hell's Comin' with Me
I love this song
Ss
on Georgia Law Man
"And high noon came a little too soon that day"
"Knockin on the bank on the back way out of town"
"With the marshal's boys never far behind
And then West Virginia out on the horizon"
Ss
on Georgia Law Man
This aint correct
Vee
on C'mon Down
"got the preacher man preaching bout living in sin" gets me every time, how did they wright this masterpiece.