A Parrot's Life for Me
Xavier Atencio Lyrics
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We pillage plunder, we rifle and loot.
Drink up me 'earties, yo ho.
We kidnap and ravage and don't give a hoot.
Drink up me 'earties, yo ho.
Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me.
We extort and pilfer, we filch and sack.
Maraud and embezzle and even highjack.
Drink up me 'earties, yo ho.
Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me.
We kindle and char and in flame and ignite.
Drink up me 'earties, yo ho.
We burn up the city, we're really a fright.
Drink up me 'earties, yo ho.
We're rascals and scoundrels, we're villains and knaves.
Drink up me 'earties, yo ho.
We're devils and black sheep, we're really bad eggs.
Drink up me 'earties, yo ho.
We're beggars and blighters and ne'er do-well cads,
Drink up me 'earties, yo ho.
Aye, but we're loved by our mommies and dads,
Drink up me 'earties, yo ho.
Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me.
The lyrics of Xavier Atencio's "Pirates of the Caribbean" song, Yo Ho, Yo Ho, depicts the lifestyle of reckless and uncompromising pirates. The chorus "yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me" highlights the theme of piracy and the lifestyle that goes along with it. The verse "We pillage plunder, we rifle and loot, drink up me 'earties, yo ho" depicts the actions of the pirates as they raid and steal from those they encounter at sea. The pirates are shown to be uncaring and violent in their actions as they kidnap, ravage, extort, pilfer, filch, sack, maraud, embezzle, and even hijack their victims. They are unapologetic and seem to revel in their way of life as indicated by the repeated chorus.
The second verse takes the description of the pirates' actions a notch higher as they are revealed as not just thieves, but also arsonists. The lines "We kindle and char and in flame and ignite, drink up me 'earties, yo ho. We burn up the city, we're really a fright, drink up me 'earties, yo ho" show the pirates not just stealing from their victims but setting their settlements ablaze. In the final verses, the pirates describe themselves in terms of their reputation and personality traits. They refer to themselves as rascals, scoundrels, villains, knaves, devils, black sheep, beggars, blighters, and ne'er do-well cads. However, despite their unsavory behavior, they are still loved by their parents, as the song ends with another chorus of "yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me."
Line by Line Meaning
Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me.
We live a life of piracy, plundering and looting to our heart's content.
We pillage plunder, we rifle and loot.
We steal and rob, taking anything we desire.
Drink up me 'earties, yo ho.
Let's have a drink, fellow pirates.
We kidnap and ravage and don't give a hoot.
We seize people and destroy things without any concern or remorse.
Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me.
We continue to live a life of piracy, without any remorse or regret.
We extort and pilfer, we filch and sack.
We demand money and valuables, taking what we can get.
Maraud and embezzle and even highjack.
We raid and steal, taking control of other people's property and belongings.
Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me.
We continue to live a life of piracy, no matter the consequences.
We kindle and char and in flame and ignite.
We set things on fire, causing destruction and chaos.
We burn up the city, we're really a fright.
We destroy towns and cities, instilling fear in those around us.
We're rascals and scoundrels, we're villains and knaves.
We are dishonest and immoral people, taking advantage of others.
Drink up me 'earties, yo ho.
Let's have another drink, fellow pirates.
We're devils and black sheep, we're really bad eggs.
We are wicked and untrustworthy, with a terrible reputation.
We're beggars and blighters and ne'er do-well cads,
We are poor and worthless people, with no ambition or morals.
Aye, but we're loved by our mommies and dads,
Despite our wrongdoings, we still have family who love us.
Drink up me 'earties, yo ho.
Let's keep drinking and living the pirate life.
Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me.
We will always be pirates, no matter what.
Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Xavier Atencio, George Edward Bruns
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