Since the choir was established, they have managed to release 5 cds and done lots of concerts and performances. Some of the highlights of the past few years have been the Langesund International Shantyfestival, Festival Maritim in Bremen (Germany), Telemarkfestivalen in Bø and Bergenfest 2006, and they are currently doing well in Japan. Feedback from their concerts have been very good, and they think that the main reason for their “little success” is that they enjoy so much doing this, and also that they allow and encourage their guests to sing along!
Theyr mission and main directives is to bring forth a forgotten song tradition. At the same time they wish to give their audience, and themselves, a lot of fun, and experience the pleasure of salty folk music. With the old true sailors in mind, they wish to give the shanties all the power, humour and respect they deserve.
The most of their stuff is done a cappella, but they also include mandolin, flute, and guitar on some of their songs. As far as it is possible, they do their concerts without any microphones. "They did not use microphones while rounding the salty Cape Horn, so we should be able to do the same in a pub!!"
Band members: Håkon Vatle, Ronny Sætre, Rune Nesse, Vidar Vedå, Roald Kaldestad and Gisle Østrem
Drunken Sailor
Storm Weather Shanty Choir Lyrics
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What shall we do with a drunken sailor
What shall we do with a drunken sailor
What shall we do with a drunken sailor
Early in the morning!
Hurray and up she rises
Hurray and up she rises
Early in the morning oh well
Put him in the bed with the captain's daughter
Put him in the bed with the captain's daughter
Put him in the bed with the captain's daughter
Early in the morning
Hurray and up she rises
Hurray and up she rises
Hurray and up she rises
Early in the morning
Have you ever seen the captain's daughter
Have you ever seen the captain's daughter
Have you ever seen the captain's daughter
Early in the morning
Hurray and up she rises
Hurray and up she rises
Hurray and up she rises
Early in the morning
Wake him shake him wet him all over
Wake him shake him wet him all over
Wake him shake him wet him all over
Early in the morning
Hurray and up she rises
Hurray and up she rises
Hurray and up she rises
Early in the morning
Wake him shake him
Wake him shake him
Wake him shake him
Well, that's what I do with a drunken sailor
That's what I do with a drunken sailor
That's what I do with a drunken sailor
Early in the morning
Hurray and up she rises
Hurray and up she rises
Hurray and up she rises
Early in the morning
Hurray and up she rises
Hurray and up she rises
Hurray and up she rises
Early in the morning
Hey ho, let's go
Hey ho, let's go
Hey ho, let's go
Hey ho, let's go
Hey ho, let's go
Hey ho, let's go
Let's go
The lyrics of the stormy "Drunken Sailor" chantey by the Storm Weather Shanty Choir depict the often rambunctious and sometimes rowdy lifestyle of sailors. The song starts by asking the question of what to do with a drunken sailor, emphasizing the idea that sailors often drink heavily and how to deal with them when they become inebriated. The repeated chorus of "Hurray and up she rises" seems to suggest the resolve and perseverance required of sailors to weather the stormy seas.
The chorus then transitions to a more playful and risque tone as the lyrics suggest putting the drunken sailor in bed with the captain's daughter, a reference to sailors' legendary promiscuity. The song continues with the humorous question of whether anyone has ever seen the captain's daughter early in the morning. The final stanza encourages waking up the drunken sailor and shaking him awake, potentially indicating the need to sober up and stay alert amidst the danger and unpredictability of life at sea.
Overall, the lyrics of "Drunken Sailor" by the Storm Weather Shanty Choir seem to capture the elements of sailors' lives, both the dangerous and exciting aspects, as well as their habits and misadventures.
Line by Line Meaning
What shall we do with a drunken sailor
What actions should we take with a sailor who has had too much to drink?
Early in the morning!
This problem needs to be solved soon, as it is early in the day.
Hurray and up she rises
A chant celebrating the actions that will be taken with the drunken sailor.
Put him in the bed with the captain's daughter
One option is to place the sailor in a compromising situation with the captain's daughter.
Have you ever seen the captain's daughter
Questioning whether the sailors have ever laid eyes on the captain's daughter, insinuating that she is a desirable woman.
Wake him shake him wet him all over
Another option suggested to deal with the drunken sailor involves soaking him with water and physically waking him up.
Wake him shake him
Continuing the suggestion to awaken the sailor in a physical manner.
Well, that's what I do with a drunken sailor
This is the singer's personal solution to deal with a drunk sailor.
Hey ho, let's go
A call for action to deal with the drunken sailor, specifically to take him out of the current situation.
Let's go
Urging everyone to take action and prevent the situation from continuing.
Lyrics © Histoire et Chansons
Written by: Traditional
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