Ships With Holes Will Sink
We Were Promised Jetpacks Lyrics


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I think I died this time
Suffered bullet holes
And stab wounds in my side
I think I'm solving crime
I've got a couple of clues
And a hunch that swells like a fool boy

Time, make time for us, make time for us
Can't even sing for words
You know I'm far too shameful
It's not fair

I think I've lost my math
I've got some figures and facts
And other clues that help follow your tracks
I think I've lost my legs
Knowing me they're sittin' at the bottom of the deep blue sea

Make time for us, make time for us
Can't even sing for words
You know I'm far too shameful

Ships with, ships with holes will sink
And I will swim
Ships with, ships with holes will sink
And I will

Ships with, ships with holes will sink
And I will swim
Swim

Make time for us, make time for us
Can't even sing for words
You know I'm far too shameful
It's not fair

Make time for us, time for us
Can't even sing for words
You know I'm far too shameful
It's not fair

Make time for us, make time for us
Can't even shout for words
You know I'm far too shameful
It's not fair

Make time for us, make time for us




Can't even sing for words
You know I'm far too shameful

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Ships With Holes Will Sink" by We Were Promised Jetpacks describe a person who feels like they are suffering from physical and mental wounds. They describe feeling like they have died, as if they have bullet holes and stab wounds in their side, symbolizing a feeling of being hurt and wounded emotionally. The singer feels like he is solving a mystery, with a couple of clues and a hunch, showing that he is trying to figure out what is wrong or what is causing their suffering. However, they feel like they have lost their way in doing so, with a feeling of having lost their math and their legs, leaving them at the bottom of the deep sea.


The repeated phrase "Make time for us" seems to be a plea for someone to help or take care of them, as they feel like they are drowning emotionally, similar to how a ship with holes will sink. The line "Can't even sing for words, you know I'm far too shameful" suggests that they feel that they are not even able to express themselves properly, either because of the depth of their emotional pain or because they feel ashamed of their feelings.


Overall, the lyrics to "Ships With Holes Will Sink" describe a person who is struggling with emotional pain and is desperately seeking some form of help or support.


Line by Line Meaning

I think I died this time
I feel like I have been hurt really badly


Suffered bullet holes
Got injured by someone shooting me


And stab wounds in my side
Got injured by someone stabbing me


I think I'm solving crime
I feel like I'm investigating something


I've got a couple of clues
I found some evidence that might lead to something


And a hunch that swells like a fool boy
I have a strong feeling that something is true


Time, make time for us, make time for us
I wish I had more time


Can't even sing for words
I feel too overwhelmed to express myself


You know I'm far too shameful
I feel embarrassed about something


I think I've lost my math
I feel like I'm missing something important


I've got some figures and facts
I have some information that might be useful


And other clues that help follow your tracks
I found more evidence that might lead me to something


I think I've lost my legs
I feel powerless and unable to move forward


Knowing me they're sittin' at the bottom of the deep blue sea
I feel like I lost something important forever


Ships with, ships with holes will sink
If something is damaged or flawed, it will fail


And I will swim
I will try to survive, no matter what


Swim
I will keep moving forward


Can't even shout for words
I feel too overwhelmed to even express myself loudly




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Qu1tz_

I think I died this time
Suffered bullet holes
And stab wounds in my side
I think I'm solving crime
I've got a couple of clues
And a hunch that swells like a fool boy
Time, make time for us, make time for us
Can't even sing for words
You know I'm far too shameful
It's not fair
I think I've lost my math
I've got some figures and facts
And other clues that help follow your tracks
I think I've lost my legs
Knowing me they're sittin' at the bottom of the deep blue sea
Make time for us, make time for us
Can't even sing for words
You know I'm far too shameful
Ships with, ships with holes will sink
And I will swim
Ships with, ships with holes will sink
And I will
Ships with, ships with holes will sink
And I will swim
Swim
Make time for us, make time for us
Can't even sing for words
You know I'm far too shameful
It's not fair
Make time for us, time for us
Can't even sing for words
You know I'm far too shameful
It's not fair
Make time for us, make time for us
Can't even shout for words
You know I'm far too shameful
It's not fair
Make time for us, make time for us
Can't even sing for words
You know I'm far too shameful



All comments from YouTube:

Qu1tz_

I think I died this time
Suffered bullet holes
And stab wounds in my side
I think I'm solving crime
I've got a couple of clues
And a hunch that swells like a fool boy
Time, make time for us, make time for us
Can't even sing for words
You know I'm far too shameful
It's not fair
I think I've lost my math
I've got some figures and facts
And other clues that help follow your tracks
I think I've lost my legs
Knowing me they're sittin' at the bottom of the deep blue sea
Make time for us, make time for us
Can't even sing for words
You know I'm far too shameful
Ships with, ships with holes will sink
And I will swim
Ships with, ships with holes will sink
And I will
Ships with, ships with holes will sink
And I will swim
Swim
Make time for us, make time for us
Can't even sing for words
You know I'm far too shameful
It's not fair
Make time for us, time for us
Can't even sing for words
You know I'm far too shameful
It's not fair
Make time for us, make time for us
Can't even shout for words
You know I'm far too shameful
It's not fair
Make time for us, make time for us
Can't even sing for words
You know I'm far too shameful

xLogan

i remember finding this band in class 5 - 6 years ago going through yt recommended. i read the title and thought "ships with holes will sink... lmao no shit" i listened then cried.

30/10 just bought on vinyl 5 years later

Yoooo

Listen to this, I’m 13 and my stepdad showed me this song. It just makes me think I’ve known this song for all my life, he showed it to me around 3 years ago, the words are just inspiring.

M Bell

I wish these guys the best of luck. Their music is excellent.

wwwlegend

this song is soooooo good! it never gets boring. i'm playing it over and over and over....

Topher Dalton

This band is awesome!!

Jordan A. Hill

The extra 2 or so minutes really let me reminisce on how epic the song I just heard was.

Trevor Robitaille

This is music that SHOULD be mainstream.

andresss

I discovered this band from going to a goodwill. I saw the CD and figured I'd give them a listen and well i bought the CD.

Pascual Dominguez

Love how that works out!

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