Last Words
The Crimson Ghosts Lyrics


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On july 6th we set the sails
Towards whitby
Leaving varna
Sailing the black sea
Eight men we were
A journey to start
The homeland in mind
And god in our hearts

After few days
The crew was full of fear
And on night number ten
The first sailor disappeared
Only eight nights later
Witnessed by the moon
He was followed
By sailor number two

Five days and four nights
I lost no more man
But at the same night
Death struck again
The very next night
All prayers had failed
′Cause another three souls
Have been taken away

On august the 3rd
The last member of my crew
Told me about the horror
That he ran into
My captain come with me
There's no other way out
These were the last words
Before he jumped over board

I can′t escape my woe
Mustn't leave my ship alone
I'm at the mercy of my foe

Now i stand here
Bound on the wheel
Trying to reach my family pier
As daylight fades
And the sun goes down
Another night is about to come

A sound behind my back
Sends me chills through my pine
Something is approaching me
To end my life
The death is coming
I feel so forlorn
I speak a last prayer
May god help my soul

I can′t escape my woe




Mustn′t leave my ship alone
I'm at the mercy of my foe

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Crimson Ghosts's song "Last Words" are a story told from the perspective of a ship captain who sets sail with eight men towards Whitby from Varna, with the homeland in their minds and God in their hearts. On the tenth night, the crew begins to fear as the first sailor disappears. Over the next few nights, the captain loses a total of six sailors, all taken away by death. On August 3rd, the last surviving crew member tells the captain about the horror he encountered and jumps overboard, leaving the captain alone on the ship. The captain expresses his despair and realizes he can't escape his fate. He stands bound to the wheel, trying to reach his family's pier as another night is about to begin. The captain hears something approaching him and speaks one final prayer, hoping God will help his soul as he faces his impending death.


The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a harrowing journey plagued by death and horror. The story is told in a straightforward manner, with an emphasis on the captain's emotions and prayers. The use of phrases such as "God in our hearts," "prayers had failed," and "May God help my soul," underscores the religious overtones of the song. The lyrics also use specific details such as the dates, number of days at sea and sailors lost, to create a sense of urgency and tragedy.


Line by Line Meaning

On july 6th we set the sails
We began our journey towards Whitby on July 6th by setting the sails.


Towards whitby
We sailed towards the destination of Whitby.


Leaving varna
We departed Varna, our starting location.


Sailing the black sea
We were sailing on the Black Sea during our journey.


Eight men we were
Our crew consisted of eight men.


A journey to start
We were beginning a journey and had a destination in mind.


The homeland in mind
We were thinking of our homeland as we embarked on our journey.


And god in our hearts
We were guided by our faith and held God in our hearts during our journey.


After few days
Shortly after beginning our journey.


The crew was full of fear
The crew was experiencing intense fear.


And on night number ten
On the tenth night of our journey.


The first sailor disappeared
One of our sailors went missing on that night.


Only eight nights later
After eight more nights had passed.


Witnessed by the moon
The disappearing of the second sailor was seen by the moonlight.


He was followed
Another sailor disappeared soon after.


By sailor number two
This was the disappearance of the second sailor.


Five days and four nights
During a period of five days and four nights.


I lost no more man
No other sailors went missing during this period.


But at the same night
However, on the same night.


Death struck again
Another sailor died on that same night.


The very next night
On the following evening.


All prayers had failed
Despite our prayers, more sailors disappeared.


′Cause another three souls
Three more sailors went missing.


Have been taken away
This was how many sailors went missing.


On august the 3rd
On August 3rd.


The last member of my crew
The final surviving sailor from our crew.


Told me about the horror
This sailor recounted the horrors of our journey to me.


That he ran into
Encounters or events that they experienced.


My captain come with me
My captain accompanied me on this final journey.


There's no other way out
We were aware that we had no other way to escape our fate.


These were the last words
These final words were spoken before the sailor jumped overboard.


Before he jumped over board
This was what the sailor did as his final action.


I can′t escape my woe
I am unable to escape the misery and misfortune that has befallen me.


Mustn't leave my ship alone
I cannot abandon my ship to its fate without me.


I'm at the mercy of my foe
I have no control over what happens to me and am at the mercy of a hostile force.


Now i stand here
I am currently standing here, reflecting on my journey.


Bound on the wheel
I am restrained and unable to move.


Trying to reach my family pier
I am attempting to reach a place that is important to me and my loved ones.


As daylight fades
The sun is setting and the day is coming to an end.


And the sun goes down
The sun is setting, marking the end of the day.


Another night is about to come
The night is beginning and I am facing more unknown dangers and terrors.


A sound behind my back
I hear a sound coming from behind me.


Sends me chills through my pine
This sound fills me with an intense feeling of fear and dread.


Something is approaching me
There is something coming towards me that I do not know or understand.


To end my life
Whatever is coming towards me poses a threat to my life.


The death is coming
I am facing the prospect of death.


I feel so forlorn
I feel lonely and abandoned, with little hope for the future.


I speak a last prayer
I am praying for salvation or an end to my suffering.


May god help my soul
I am asking for divine intervention or assistance as I face an uncertain fate.




Writer(s): Corey Scoffern, Eligh Nachowitz

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