There are 5 bands with the name The Jolly Rogers.

The First is from … Read Full Bio ↴There are 5 bands with the name The Jolly Rogers.

The First is from North Carolina. They have recorded on the John Lennon bus. They released their first abum "Under The Sombrero" on April 20 2007. They are no longer active.

The second is a ska band from Hamilton, Ontario formed mostly by students and ex-students of Westmount and Hill Park secondary schools. The band became locally huge to an extent that hadn't been seen for a ska band in the Hamilton area since the Wisties. On February 20, 2006, the sax player of the band died and the band hasn't played any shows since. The website of this band is http://thejollyrogers.ca/.

The third is a pirate-themed folk group that plays at Renaissance festivals. Their high-energy performances of traditional sea shanties, humorous songs and improvisational comedy skits are big crowd pleasers where ever they go. http://www.chivalry.com/jollyrogers/

The fourth is now known as Oh No! Oh My! http://www.last.fm/music/Oh+No%21+Oh+My%21

The last, but not least, is a high school 4-piece from suburban Washington, DC that plays power-punk-pop, with influences like blink-182 and mxpx among others, but with impactful songwriting to keep it fresh.
http://www.myspace.com/jollyrogerspunx

The Fish of the Sea
The Jolly Rogers Lyrics

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Come all you young sailor men, listen to me
I'll sing you a song of the
Fish in the sea! And it's

Windy weather, boys, stormy weather, boys
When the wind blows, we're all together, boys
Blow ye winds westerly, blow ye winds, blow
Jolly sou'wester, boys, steady she goes!

Up jumps the eel with his slippery tail
He climbs up aloft as he reefs the topsail!
Then up jumps the shark with
His nine rows of teeth
Saying, "You eat the dough boys
And I'll eat the beef!" And it's

Windy weather, boys, stormy weather, boys
When the wind blows, we're all together, boys
Blow ye winds westerly, blow ye winds, blow
Jolly sou'wester, boys, steady she goes!

Up jumps the cod with his chuckle head
He runs out up forward and
Throws out the lead!
The up jumps the herring, the king of the sea
Saying, "All other fishes
Now you follow me!" And it's

Windy weather, boys, stormy weather, boys
When the wind blows, we're all together, boys
Blow ye winds westerly, blow ye winds, blow
Jolly sou'wester, boys, steady she goes!

Up jumps the whale, the largest of all
"If you want any wind, well
I'll blow ye a squall"
Then up jumps the fisherman
Stalwart and grim and with his big net
He scoops them all in! And it's

Windy weather, boys, stormy weather, boys
When the wind blows, we're all together, boys
Blow ye winds westerly, blow ye winds, blow
Jolly sou'wester, boys, steady she goes!
Windy weather, boys, stormy weather, boys
When the wind blows, we're all together, boys

Blow ye winds westerly, blow ye winds, blow
Jolly sou'wester, boys, steady she goes!

Overall Meaning

"The Fish of the Sea" by The Jolly Rogers is a lively sea shanty that tells the story of various fish in the sea and their interactions with the sailors. The song starts with an invitation to all the young sailor men to listen and learn about the fish in the sea. The chorus, "Windy weather, boys, stormy weather, boys / When the wind blows, we're all together, boys / Blow ye winds westerly, blow ye winds, blow / Jolly sou'wester, boys, steady she goes!" sets the tone of camaraderie and perseverance in the face of challenging weather conditions.

As the song progresses, each verse introduces a different fish and their unique characteristics. The eel is described as agile, climbing aloft and helping with the sails, while the shark is portrayed as bold and intimidating with its rows of teeth. The cod is depicted as clever and resourceful, leading the way and taking charge. Finally, the whale enters the scene, offering its mighty power to provide wind if needed. The fisherman, undeterred by the challenges, uses his expertise and large net to catch them all.

Overall, "The Fish of the Sea" celebrates the symbiotic relationship between sailors and the creatures of the sea, highlighting the intertwined nature of their lives and the resilience required to navigate the unpredictable ocean. The repetitive nature of the chorus emphasizes unity and solidarity among the sailors, reinforcing the theme of working together in adverse conditions.

Line by Line Meaning

Come all you young sailor men, listen to me
Attention, young sailors, gather round and heed my words

I'll sing you a song of the Fish in the sea! And it's
I shall regale you with a tale about the creatures of the ocean

Windy weather, boys, stormy weather, boys
Regardless of the conditions, we stand united

When the wind blows, we're all together, boys
In times of adversity, we remain as one

Blow ye winds westerly, blow ye winds, blow
Let the wind guide us towards the intended course

Jolly sou'wester, boys, steady she goes!
With a cheerful spirit, we shall navigate steadily

Up jumps the eel with his slippery tail
Suddenly, the elusive eel emerges, using its slick tail for agility

He climbs up aloft as he reefs the topsail!
Scaling the mast, he aids in securing the topsail during rough weather

Then up jumps the shark with his nine rows of teeth
Following suit, the menacing shark reveals its formidable jaws

Saying, "You eat the dough boys And I'll eat the beef!"
In a mocking tone, the shark claims the spoils while the sailors receive meager rations

Up jumps the cod with his chuckle head
Next, the cheerful cod jumps into action with its distinct head shape

He runs out up forward and Throws out the lead!
Taking charge, the cod rushes ahead and casts the heavy lead for navigation

Then up jumps the herring, the king of the sea
Asserting its dominance, the herring declares itself the ruler of the ocean

Saying, "All other fishes Now you follow me!"
Demanding obedience, the herring commands the lesser fish to follow its lead

Up jumps the whale, the largest of all
Suddenly, the colossal whale emerges, towering above all others

"If you want any wind, well I'll blow ye a squall"
Boasting its power, the whale offers to create a strong gust of wind

Then up jumps the fisherman Stalwart and grim and with his big net He scoops them all in!
But it is the resilient and determined fisherman who captures them all in his large net

Windy weather, boys, stormy weather, boys
No matter the circumstances, we endure as a unified group

When the wind blows, we're all together, boys
Though faced with adversity, we remain bonded

Blow ye winds westerly, blow ye winds, blow
Let the winds propel us towards the desired destination

Jolly sou'wester, boys, steady she goes!
With a contented spirit, we maintain a steady and course

Windy weather, boys, stormy weather, boys
Irrespective of the elements, we stand united in our endeavors

When the wind blows, we're all together, boys
In the face of adversity, we stand as a cohesive group

Blow ye winds westerly, blow ye winds, blow
May the winds guide us in a westerly direction

Jolly sou'wester, boys, steady she goes!
With a cheerful spirit, we navigate steadfastly

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