Night Marry You
Right Away Great Captain! Lyrics


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Darling you have yet to hold me close
During the war, with your heart
I can see strait down your crooked teeth
You feel so dumb, mouth open large
You′ve got exactly what I'm drinking for

Darling you can bet to see my ghost
Up on the wall watching you eat
Yeah its true I dream about you two
Grinding my mouth losing my teeth
You are exactly what a night-mares for
I′ll night marry you

Skipper I can barely swab the deck
Slipping around on fishes bones
Commonly I write more than I speak about our love with sticks and stones
I've seen you cast away this cast before
And your casting spells again

Doctor I've got bandages and bloods
Places underneath my minute gun
Finally the funeral unique
To all my sins, there all long long
They are exactly what this crying is for




They are exactly what this dying is for
They are exactly what I′m dying for

Overall Meaning

In "Night Marry You," Right Away Great Captain! tells a haunting and introspective story filled with vivid imagery and emotional turmoil. The lyrics convey a sense of longing, regret, and desperation.


The opening lines depict a longing for physical intimacy, with the singer expressing the desire for their partner to hold them closely. The reference to the war and the heart suggests that their relationship may have been tumultuous or filled with conflict. The mention of crooked teeth and feeling dumb implies a sense of vulnerability and insecurity, as if the singer feels inadequate in their partner's eyes. Despite these insecurities, the singer finds solace in the fact that their partner possesses the qualities they are searching for in a companion.


The second paragraph introduces the idea of the singer being a ghost, watching their partner from afar. The dream imagery suggests that thoughts of their partner and their relationship consume the singer's mind, to the point of grinding their teeth. The line "You are exactly what a night-mares for" implies that the partner represents the darkness and fear that one would typically associate with a nightmare. The phrase "night marry you" could suggest the singer's commitment to their partner despite these difficulties and fears.


The third paragraph shifts to a different perspective, with the singer addressing someone referred to as the "Skipper." The mention of slipping around on fish bones and writing about love with sticks and stones suggests that their relationship has been unstable and filled with challenges. The line "cast away this cast before" suggests that the Skipper has previously discarded or dismissed the singer's feelings. However, the Skipper is now casting spells again, perhaps indicating that they are manipulating or controlling the singer's emotions.


In the final paragraph, the singer addresses a doctor, stating that they have bandages and bloods, which could symbolize their emotional wounds. The phrase "places underneath my minute gun" suggests that the singer's emotional pain is hidden beneath a tough exterior or a facade of strength. The funeral mentioned could refer to a symbolic gathering or acknowledgement of the singer's sins and mistakes. Ultimately, the singer accepts that this crying and dying is a direct result of their actions or choices.


Overall, "Night Marry You" delves into the complexities of relationships, exploring themes of longing, vulnerability, insecurity, and accepting the consequences of one's actions. It evokes a sense of melancholy and introspection, inviting listeners to reflect on the darker aspects of love and human connection.


Line by Line Meaning

Darling you have yet to hold me close
My love, you have not yet embraced me closely


During the war, with your heart
Amidst the battle of emotions within you


I can see strait down your crooked teeth
I can look into your flawed soul


You feel so dumb, mouth open large
You feel foolish, with your mouth wide open


You've got exactly what I'm drinking for
You possess precisely what I seek in a companion


Darling you can bet to see my ghost
My dear, you can rest assured that my presence will linger


Up on the wall watching you eat
Observing you as you consume your sustenance


Yeah its true I dream about you two
Indeed, I dream about the both of you


Grinding my mouth losing my teeth
Gnashing my teeth, my mouth deteriorating


You are exactly what a night-mares for
You exemplify the purpose of a nightmare


I'll night marry you
I will spiritually unite with you in the darkness


Skipper I can barely swab the deck
Captain, I can hardly clean the deck


Slipping around on fishes bones
Recklessly sliding on fish remains


Commonly I write more than I speak about our love with sticks and stones
Often, I express our love through written words rather than spoken language


I've seen you cast away this cast before
I have witnessed you discard this facade previously


And your casting spells again
And now you are using magic once more


Doctor I've got bandages and bloods
Doctor, I possess bandages and blood


Places underneath my minute gun
Hidden beneath my minute control


Finally the funeral unique
At long last, the distinct funeral


To all my sins, they're all long long
A funeral dedicated to all my enduring sins


They are exactly what this crying is for
They are the reason for this weeping


They are exactly what this dying is for
They are the purpose of this demise


They are exactly what I'm dying for
They are precisely what I desire to perish for




Writer(s): John Andrew Hull

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@Lyckantropi

@hazzle34 Great song!