Seasong for the Moominpappa
Ritual Lyrics


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Narrated:
"There it is," Moominmamma murmured. "That's where we're going to live and lead a wonderful and troublesome life."
"What did you say?" asked Moomintroll.
"That is where we're going to live," repeated Moominmamma.
"That is Pappa's island. Pappa is going to look after us."
Peaceful is the ocean, careful in the motion.
A scent of salt and seaweed and of sand.
The nature of the sea, the ebbing flooding dream,
Wave after wave - this moment will prevail.
Then suddenly some gulls rise from the point.
The heather shows the weather.
Still, the risky seasong takes you to the deeper waters.

No sails has been seen to pass in four long dreary years. In any case, the lighthouse keeper is gone. A tiny rocky island, a waiting eerie silence - the lighthouse seems a lonely place to be. The lighthouse seems the only place to be for the family, to see for the family in the crystal ball. Now they miss the seasong.

(The seasong takes them to the furthest island)
Seems everybody's in a hurry. So wouldn't it be nice to set off worried!

Worse things happen, happen at sea. Now is the moment to be listening to the seasong

The boat was lying tied-up, bobbing up and down, upholding it's good name: "The Adventure". Pattering on the jetty, the sun was in the setting. Moominpappa knew he had the course. He held the rudder tightly in his paws.

The heather shows the weather and the risky seasong takes you out on deeper waters.

Worse things Happen, happy weather, now is the moment to be listening to the seasong

Ride on the swells, the white-flecked spindrift. Riding the waves, the cold spray flying. Wind, snapping sails, the call of sea birds. Listen friend! Can you hear the... was that a mermaid calling your name? Wasn't that a crate of good strong whisky? Was all that piracy good living? Weigh anchor! Set the sails for... anywhere!

Message in a bottle:
"Come sail the seas, go fishing with me!




Come sail to sea, go fishing with me!"
Of course, you may think your ships are sturdy.

Overall Meaning

The song "Seasong for the Moominpappa" by Ritual captures the sense of adventure and uncertainty that comes with setting sail into the unknown. The lyrics narrate the story of the Moomin family setting off to live on Pappa's island, a tiny rocky island isolated from the outside world. Moominmamma expresses hope for a wonderful but troublesome life, while Moomintroll questions their decision to move to this lonely place. The peaceful ocean and the scent of salt and seaweed create a sense of calm, but the risky seasong takes them to deeper waters, and the family realizes they miss it once they are confined to the island. The chorus emphasizes that worse things happen at sea but encourages listeners to listen to the seasong and embrace the adventure.


The lyrics also depict the excitement of setting sail and facing new challenges. The Adventure, the boat they set sail on, bobs up and down on the jetty, waiting for them. Moominpappa holds the rudder tightly, confident that he has the course. The heather shows the weather, a reminder of the risks in sailing in uncertain conditions. The verses are interspersed with questions and scenarios that capture the romanticized idea of life at sea, such as a mermaid calling your name or good strong whisky in a crate. The message in the bottle invites listeners to come sail the seas and go fishing, tempting them with the promise of adventure and camaraderie.


Overall, "Seasong for the Moominpappa" is a celebration of the freedom and unpredictability of life at sea. It acknowledges the risks and uncertainties but encourages listeners to embrace them and listen to the seasong.


Line by Line Meaning

Peaceful is the ocean, careful in the motion.
The ocean is calm and placid, taking care with its movements.


A scent of salt and seaweed and of sand.
The air smells of salt, seaweed, and sand.


The nature of the sea, the ebbing flooding dream,
The sea is in a constant state of change, ebbing and flooding like a dream.


Wave after wave - this moment will prevail.
Despite the changing nature of the sea, each moment will pass and be replaced by the next.


Then suddenly some gulls rise from the point.
Suddenly, a group of seagulls take off from a nearby point.


The heather shows the weather.
The heather plant can be used to predict the weather.


Still, the risky seasong takes you to the deeper waters.
Despite the potential dangers, embarking on a sea journey takes you to deeper waters.


No sails has been seen to pass in four long dreary years.
No boats have been seen in the area for four years.


In any case, the lighthouse keeper is gone.
Furthermore, the lighthouse keeper is no longer present.


A tiny rocky island, a waiting eerie silence - the lighthouse seems a lonely place to be.
The small rocky island is surrounded by an eerie silence, making the lighthouse seem like a lonely place.


The lighthouse seems the only place to be for the family, to see for the family in the crystal ball.
For the family, the lighthouse is the only place to go, and they can see it in their crystal ball.


Now they miss the seasong.
They feel a longing for the sounds of the sea.


Seems everybody's in a hurry. So wouldn't it be nice to set off worried!
Everyone seems to be in a rush, but it might be nice to embark on a journey despite any lingering worries.


Worse things happen, happen at sea. Now is the moment to be listening to the seasong
Bad things can happen at sea, so it's important to appreciate the sounds of the ocean in this moment.


The boat was lying tied-up, bobbing up and down, upholding it's good name: "The Adventure".
The boat, named "The Adventure," was tied up and rocking on the waves.


Pattering on the jetty, the sun was in the setting.
The sun was setting as they prepared to set sail from the jetty.


Moominpappa knew he had the course. He held the rudder tightly in his paws.
Moominpappa was confident in his knowledge of the course and held the rudder firmly.


Ride on the swells, the white-flecked spindrift. Riding the waves, the cold spray flying.
The waves are high and cresting, flecked with white, and the cold spray is flying up.


Wind, snapping sails, the call of sea birds. Listen friend!
The wind is whipping the sails and sea birds are calling out. Listen!


Can you hear the... was that a mermaid calling your name? Wasn't that a crate of good strong whisky?
Can you hear that... was that the call of a mermaid or the sound of whisky in a crate?


Was all that piracy good living? Weigh anchor! Set the sails for... anywhere!
Did the adventure of piracy make for a good life? Weigh anchor and set sail for anywhere!


"Come sail the seas, go fishing with me! Come sail to sea, go fishing with me!"
A message in a bottle invites them to sail and go fishing together.


Of course, you may think your ships are sturdy.
Although you may have confidence in your ships, there is still risk involved in sailing.




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