Right Away, Great Captain! recorded their debut album The Bitter End over a span of 3 days in a 100 year old log cabin near Bastian, VA in August of 2006. It is a concept record concerning a 17th century sailor at sea for 3 years. Each song is a journal entry to either his family at home, or his captain.
Part two of the story The Eventually Home was released in 2008.
The final part of the trilogy The Church Of The Good Thief was released mid-January of 2012. 6 months later in July, The Lost Sea was released.
Oh Deceiver
Right Away Great Captain! Lyrics
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Can you still sleep
The way i used to
Oh brother
Our blood was so thick
Can you still smile
Into my daughters eyes
I could just sink
Into this sea, forever
Oh inside
You feel like needles
Woman how could you
Do this to me?
Oh captain
Who is your captain?
Who hears you crying?
Is it okay to cry...
Sometimes?
Sometimes...
The lyrics to "Oh Deceiver" by Right Away Great Captain! are a reflection on the pain and betrayal caused by someone close to the singer. The opening lines, "Was it worth it? Can you still sleep the way I used to?" question whether the deceiving party was really better off for causing the hurt they did. The following lines asking if the person can still smile into the singer's daughter's eyes emphasize the depth of the betrayal and the fact that it hurt not only the singer, but those closest to them.
The singer goes on to describe feeling like they could sink forever into a sea of pain, before questioning the identity of their own captain and asking who hears their own cries. The song ends on a somber note, with the question of whether it's okay to cry sometimes, further emphasizing the emotional turmoil present throughout the song.
Overall, the lyrics of "Oh Deceiver" paint a picture of the pain and confusion caused by someone close betraying one's trust. The singer questions the motives and actions of the deceiving party while also grappling with their own emotions and seeking comfort in their own vulnerability.
Line by Line Meaning
Was it worth it?
Do you feel satisfied with your deceitful actions?
Can you still sleep
The way I used to
Are you able to sleep soundly at night like I used to before you betrayed me?
Oh brother
Our blood was so thick
We were once so close and shared a strong bond as siblings.
Can you still smile
Into my daughter's eyes
Are you able to look into the innocent eyes of my daughter without feeling guilty for your actions?
I could just sink
Into this sea, forever
I feel so overwhelmed with pain that I could disappear forever.
Oh inside
You feel like needles
The betrayal and deceit I feel inside is like sharp needles piercing through me.
Woman how could you
Do this to me?
How could you, a woman I once trusted and loved, betray me in such a hurtful way?
Oh captain
Who is your captain?
Who hears you crying?
Is it okay to cry...
Sometimes?
The artist is addressing themselves and questioning who they can turn to during their moments of weakness and sadness. They wonder if it's okay to let their emotions flow and cry sometimes.
Writer(s): John Andrew Hull
Contributed by Alaina W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.