Bon Voyage
Sherman & Larsen Lyrics
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you're the greatest ship on the sea
Bon voyage to you new titanic
say hello to the statue of liberty
to wish you safe crossing is un-thinkable
we know at what you're costing you're unsinkable
so bon voyage to you new titanic
you're the greatest ship on the blue
and your happy passengers and crew
you're the greatest ship on the sea
say hello to the statue of liberty
the fastest ship to ever cross the deep blue sea
your maiden voyage will go down in history
so, Bon voyage to you new titanic
you're the greatest ship on the blue
Bon voyage to you new titanic
i'm so lucky to be sailing with you
The lyrics to Sherman & Larsen's song "Bon Voyage" are a playful, tongue-in-cheek ode to the Titanic, one of the most famous ships in history. The song wishes the "new Titanic" a safe and happy voyage, calling her the "greatest ship on the sea" and marveling at her speed and unsinkable construction. The lyrics even suggest that the cost of building such a ship is so high that it makes wishing for her safe crossing "un-thinkable."
Despite the cheerful tone of the song, the lyrics carry a hint of sadness and irony, as the original Titanic famously sank on her maiden voyage in 1912, killing over 1,500 passengers and crew members. The reference to the Statue of Liberty also connects the Titanic to the United States, where many of her passengers and crew came from. Overall, "Bon Voyage" is a clever and catchy homage to a tragic moment in history, reminding us of the power of human invention and the beauty of the sea, even in the face of disaster.
Line by Line Meaning
Bon voyage to you new titanic
Wishing you a good journey, mighty ship
you're the greatest ship on the sea
You are the biggest and most impressive vessel on the ocean
Bon voyage to you new titanic
Wishing you a good journey, mighty ship
say hello to the statue of liberty
Give my regards to the famous American landmark
to wish you safe crossing is un-thinkable
It's unnecessary to wish you good luck, as you are deemed unsinkable
we know at what you're costing you're unsinkable
Despite the high cost of construction, we believe you are unsinkable
so bon voyage to you new titanic
Once again, wishing you a good journey, mighty ship
you're the greatest ship on the blue
You are the most magnificent vessel on the entire ocean
Bon voyage to you new titanic
Wishing you a good journey, mighty ship
and your happy passengers and crew
Also wishing a pleasant journey to those on board
you're the greatest ship on the sea
You are truly the most impressive ship in existence
say hello to the statue of liberty
Again, give my regards to the famous American landmark
the fastest ship to ever cross the deep blue sea
You hold the record for the quickest journey across the vast ocean
your maiden voyage will go down in history
Your very first journey will be written about and remembered forever
so, Bon voyage to you new titanic
Once more, wishing you a good journey, mighty ship
you're the greatest ship on the blue
Clearly, you are the most magnificent vessel on the ocean
Bon voyage to you new titanic
Lucky to be sailing with you, wishing you a good journey, mighty ship
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