The band released their debut album Songs and Curses, for free download on the Pirate Bay. The Album received nothing but positive comments, and was downloaded more than 120.000 times during the first week, placing itself as the No 1. downloaded album during the first 48 hours. Ye Banished Privateers' soundcloud page has had more than 100.000 streams since September and due to feedback from fans all over the world, Ye Banished Privateers has been chosen as the headlining act on the 10th anniversary international Pirate Bay Party, being held in Stockholm august 2013.
Before the release of their debut album, apart from touring Sweden, Ye Banished Privateers have played stages in Galway, Ireland (Galway arts Festival 2012), Copenhagen, Denmark (The Rock Pirate Party VI), Vaasa, Finland (Culture Night).
Cat O' Nine
Ye Banished Privateers Lyrics
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Fer fighting every day with me hide I shall pay
A good whippin' now n' then helps inspire all ye men
As ye officer on deck flays ye skin of me neck
Me mother n' me father so much trouble must have had
To teach their little laddie what is good n' what is bad: N' they cursed me name – You ought to feel ashamed!
-Come here you little prick! N' they whipped me with the stick
And ye cat o' nine is a deer old friend of mine
Fer drinkin every day with me hide I shall pay
A good whippin' now n' then helps inspire all ye men
As ye officer on deck flays ye skin of me neck
You see I learned to take a liking in that sting upon me ass
I'm a naughty little lad I used to tell me pretty lass.
I deserve to be punished, so put me on yer lap
Upon me rosy buttocks, I want a loving slap
And ye cat o' nine is a deer old friend of mine
Fer gamblin every day with me hide I shall pay
A good whippin' now n' then helps inspire all ye men
As ye officer on deck flays ye skin of me neck
But during her confession, me lass she sold me out
If me father heard of this he'd have me killed there is no doubt: So I ran from home, fast as a pistol shot
N' joined the royal navy, where I get spanked a lot!
And ye cat o' nine is a deer old friend of mine
Fer causing trouble every day with me hide I shall pay
A good whippin' now n' then helps inspire all ye men
As ye officer on deck flays ye skin of me neck
And ye cat o' nine is a deer old friend of mine
Fer being punished every day with me hide I shall pay
A good whippin' now n' then helps inspire all ye men
As ye officer on deck flays ye skin of me neck
The song "Cat O' Nine" by Ye Banished Privateers is a darkly humorous account of punishment and discipline in the context of life at sea. The repetitive chorus - "And ye cat o' nine is a dear old friend of mine, Fer fighting every day with me hide I shall pay, A good whippin' now n' then helps inspire all ye men, As ye officer on deck flays ye skin of me neck" - highlights the use of physical punishment as a means of enforcing obedience and order on board a ship.
The verses tell the story of a young boy who is repeatedly whipped by his parents for disobedience, and who comes to enjoy the pain and seek it out in his romantic relationships. After being betrayed by his lover, he runs away to join the navy and finds himself subjected to the same kind of discipline he once sought out, but now as a means of imposing order on himself and his fellow sailors.
The song's lyrics are a commentary on the use of punishment as a means of enforcing order and discipline, while also acknowledging the complex relationship that can develop between the punisher and the punished. The use of humor and irony helps to undercut some of the darker themes, making it a fun but thought-provoking song.
Line by Line Meaning
And ye cat o' nine is a deer old friend of mine
The cat o' nine is a well-known tool used for punishment at sea, and the singer has become very familiar with it.
Fer fighting every day with me hide I shall pay
The singer expects to be punished regularly for fighting, and accepts that it is his responsibility to pay for his actions.
A good whippin' now n' then helps inspire all ye men
The singer believes that the punishment is not only necessary for discipline, but can also serve as inspiration and motivation for other men.
As ye officer on deck flays ye skin of me neck
The artist recalls a specific instance of being punished by an officer, and the pain he felt as a result of it.
Me mother n' me father so much trouble must have had
The artist recognizes that his parents went through a lot of trouble to raise him properly, and feels guilty for disappointing them.
To teach their little laddie what is good n' what is bad: N' they cursed me name – You ought to feel ashamed!
The singer remembers being scolded by his parents for misbehaving, and how they tried to instill a sense of shame within him.
Come here you little prick! N' they whipped me with the stick
The singer vividly remembers being physically punished by his parents as a means of discipline.
Fer drinkin every day with me hide I shall pay
The artist acknowledges that he has a problem with drinking, and is prepared to face the consequences for it.
You see I learned to take a liking in that sting upon me ass
The artist admits that he has come to enjoy the pain of punishment, perhaps suggesting some form of masochism.
I'm a naughty little lad I used to tell me pretty lass.
The artist used to brag to his lover about his bad behavior and the punishments he received.
I deserve to be punished, so put me on yer lap
The singer believes that he deserves to be punished and is willing to submit to his lover as a form of discipline.
Upon me rosy buttocks, I want a loving slap
The artist desires a gentle, loving form of punishment from his partner.
But during her confession, me lass she sold me out
The singer's partner betrayed him by revealing his misdeeds during a confession.
If me father heard of this he'd have me killed there is no doubt: So I ran from home, fast as a pistol shot
The singer was afraid of the consequences of his actions and fled his home to avoid punishment from his father.
N' joined the royal navy, where I get spanked a lot!
The singer joined the navy as a way of escaping punishment from his family, only to continue experiencing punishment in a different form.
Fer causing trouble every day with me hide I shall pay
The artist recognizes that his actions often cause trouble and is willing to accept the punishment that comes with it.
Fer being punished every day with me hide I shall pay
The artist acknowledges that he will likely be punished every day and is resigned to paying the price for his actions.
Contributed by Mateo P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Павел Остроумов
Оригинальный текст и слова песни Cat o Nine:
And ye cat o’ nine is a dear old friend of mine
Fer fighting every day with me hide I shall pay
A good whippin’ now n’ then helps inspire all ye men
As the officer on deck flays ye skin of me neck
Me mother n’ me father so much trouble must have had
To teach their little laddie what is good n’ what is bad: N’ they cursed me name – You ought to feel ashamed!
-Come here you little prick! N’ they whipped me with the stick
And ye cat o’ nine is a dear old friend of mine
Fer drinkin every day with me hide I shall pay
A good whippin’ now n’ then helps inspire all ye men
As the officer on deck flays ye skin of me neck
You see I learned to take a liking in that sting upon me ass
I’m a naughty little lad I used to tell me pretty lass.
I deserve to be punished, so put me on yer lap
Upon me rosy buttocks, I want a loving slap
And ye cat o’ nine is a dear old friend of mine
Fer gamblin every day with me hide I shall pay
A good whippin’ now n’ then helps inspire all ye men
As the officer on deck flays ye skin of me neck
But during her confession, me lass she sold me out
If me father heard of this he’d have me killed there is no doubt: So I ran from home, fast as a pistol shot
N’ joined the royal navy, where I get spanked a lot!
And ye cat o’ nine is a dear old friend of mine
Fer causing trouble every day with me hide I shall pay
A good whippin’ now n’ then helps inspire all ye men
As the officer on deck flays ye skin of me neck
And ye cat o’ nine is a dear old friend of mine
Fer being punished every day with me hide I shall pay
A good whippin’ now n’ then helps inspire all ye men
As the officer on deck flays ye skin of me neck
Перевод на русский или английский язык текста песни — Cat o Nine исполнителя Ye Banished Privateers:
И вы кошка O ‘девять является дорогой мой старый друг
Фер борьбе каждый день со мной скрыть я заплачу
Хороший whippin ‘теперь п’, то помогает вдохновить всех мужи
Как офицер на палубе Flays у ^ кожу шеи меня
Меня мать п ‘меня отец так много неприятностей должны были
Чтобы научить их мало приятель, что хорошо н то, что это плохо: N ‘они проклинали меня имя — Вы должно быть стыдно!
-Ну Вот ты немного колоть! N ‘они взбитыми меня с палкой
И вы кошка O ‘девять является дорогой мой старый друг
Фер выпить каждый день со мной скрыть я заплачу
Хороший whippin ‘теперь п’, то помогает вдохновить всех мужи
Как офицер на палубе Flays у ^ кожу шеи меня
Вы видите, я научился принимать симпатию в этой укуса на меня задница
Я непослушный маленький мальчик я использовал, чтобы сказать мне довольно деваха.
Я заслуживаю быть наказаны, так что положить меня на коленях Ер
На мне розовые ягодицы, я хочу любящий пощечину
И вы кошка O ‘девять является дорогой мой старый друг
Фер Gamblin каждый день со мной скрыть я заплачу
Хороший whippin ‘теперь п’, то помогает вдохновить всех мужи
Как офицер на палубе Flays у ^ кожу шеи меня
Но во время ее признанию, мне девушка она продала меня
Если бы меня отец услышал об этом, он бы меня убить нет никаких сомнений: Так что я бежал из дома, быстро, как пистолетный выстрел
N ‘присоединился к королевской военно-морской флот, где я получаю шлепала много!
И вы кошка O ‘девять является дорогой мой старый друг
Фер вызывает проблемы каждый день с меня скрыть, я должен заплатить
Хороший whippin ‘теперь п’, то помогает вдохновить всех мужи
Как офицер на палубе Flays у ^ кожу шеи меня
И вы кошка O ‘девять является дорогой мой старый друг
Фер наказывают каждый день со мной скрыть я заплачу
Хороший whippin ‘теперь п’, то помогает вдохновить всех мужи
Как офицер на палубе Flays у ^ кожу шеи меня
Павел Остроумов
Оригинальный текст и слова песни Cat o Nine:
And ye cat o’ nine is a dear old friend of mine
Fer fighting every day with me hide I shall pay
A good whippin’ now n’ then helps inspire all ye men
As the officer on deck flays ye skin of me neck
Me mother n’ me father so much trouble must have had
To teach their little laddie what is good n’ what is bad: N’ they cursed me name – You ought to feel ashamed!
-Come here you little prick! N’ they whipped me with the stick
And ye cat o’ nine is a dear old friend of mine
Fer drinkin every day with me hide I shall pay
A good whippin’ now n’ then helps inspire all ye men
As the officer on deck flays ye skin of me neck
You see I learned to take a liking in that sting upon me ass
I’m a naughty little lad I used to tell me pretty lass.
I deserve to be punished, so put me on yer lap
Upon me rosy buttocks, I want a loving slap
And ye cat o’ nine is a dear old friend of mine
Fer gamblin every day with me hide I shall pay
A good whippin’ now n’ then helps inspire all ye men
As the officer on deck flays ye skin of me neck
But during her confession, me lass she sold me out
If me father heard of this he’d have me killed there is no doubt: So I ran from home, fast as a pistol shot
N’ joined the royal navy, where I get spanked a lot!
And ye cat o’ nine is a dear old friend of mine
Fer causing trouble every day with me hide I shall pay
A good whippin’ now n’ then helps inspire all ye men
As the officer on deck flays ye skin of me neck
And ye cat o’ nine is a dear old friend of mine
Fer being punished every day with me hide I shall pay
A good whippin’ now n’ then helps inspire all ye men
As the officer on deck flays ye skin of me neck
Перевод на русский или английский язык текста песни — Cat o Nine исполнителя Ye Banished Privateers:
И вы кошка O ‘девять является дорогой мой старый друг
Фер борьбе каждый день со мной скрыть я заплачу
Хороший whippin ‘теперь п’, то помогает вдохновить всех мужи
Как офицер на палубе Flays у ^ кожу шеи меня
Меня мать п ‘меня отец так много неприятностей должны были
Чтобы научить их мало приятель, что хорошо н то, что это плохо: N ‘они проклинали меня имя — Вы должно быть стыдно!
-Ну Вот ты немного колоть! N ‘они взбитыми меня с палкой
И вы кошка O ‘девять является дорогой мой старый друг
Фер выпить каждый день со мной скрыть я заплачу
Хороший whippin ‘теперь п’, то помогает вдохновить всех мужи
Как офицер на палубе Flays у ^ кожу шеи меня
Вы видите, я научился принимать симпатию в этой укуса на меня задница
Я непослушный маленький мальчик я использовал, чтобы сказать мне довольно деваха.
Я заслуживаю быть наказаны, так что положить меня на коленях Ер
На мне розовые ягодицы, я хочу любящий пощечину
И вы кошка O ‘девять является дорогой мой старый друг
Фер Gamblin каждый день со мной скрыть я заплачу
Хороший whippin ‘теперь п’, то помогает вдохновить всех мужи
Как офицер на палубе Flays у ^ кожу шеи меня
Но во время ее признанию, мне девушка она продала меня
Если бы меня отец услышал об этом, он бы меня убить нет никаких сомнений: Так что я бежал из дома, быстро, как пистолетный выстрел
N ‘присоединился к королевской военно-морской флот, где я получаю шлепала много!
И вы кошка O ‘девять является дорогой мой старый друг
Фер вызывает проблемы каждый день с меня скрыть, я должен заплатить
Хороший whippin ‘теперь п’, то помогает вдохновить всех мужи
Как офицер на палубе Flays у ^ кожу шеи меня
И вы кошка O ‘девять является дорогой мой старый друг
Фер наказывают каждый день со мной скрыть я заплачу
Хороший whippin ‘теперь п’, то помогает вдохновить всех мужи
Как офицер на палубе Flays у ^ кожу шеи меня
Mr Marvell
I love this song!
CanetonTetard
C'est vraiment trop bien !
Nick Byars
love it!
Novus Talks
love the line about enjoying a spanking 🤣
Little Miss Jones the Pirate Belly Dancer O'Tortuga
Awesome for a pirate themed belly dance choreo!!
Mark Ryan
Floggings were usually executed by the boatswain's mate and witnessed by the entire crew. The offender wastied to the ship's rail and whipped with nine knotted cords, known as a cat o' nine tails
Mark Ryan
The device traditionally punished sailors in the British Royal Navy by whipping their bare backs. It is thought the cat-o-nine tails got its name from the 'scratches' it left on a man's back. Ship captains could only order up to 24 whips of the cat-o-nine tails.
Mark Ryan
Cat o nine tails. Originated from sailors who were to be punished had to weave their own cat with 9 tails. Once to sailor finished it. It would be checked and used to lash the offending sailor. Hence a saying " you couldnt swing a cat in here"....... mark Royal Navy. Long be HMS VICTORY.
Novus Talks
that's false