The Ship Song
nick cave & the bad seeds feat. pj harvey Lyrics
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And burn your bridges down
We make a little history baby
Every time you come around
Come loose your dogs upon me
And let your hair hang down
You are a little mystery to me
Every time you calling 'round
We talk about it all night long
We define our moral ground
But when I crawl into your arms
Everything comes tumbling down
Come sail your ships around me
And burn your bridges down
We make a little history baby
Every time you come 'round
Your face has fallen sad now
For you know the time is nigh
When I must remove your wings
And you, you must try to fly
Come sail your ships around me
And burn your bridges down
We make a little history baby
Every time you come around
Come loose your dogs upon me
And let your hair hang down
You are a little mystery to me
Every time you calling 'round
Come sail your ships around me
And burn your bridges down
We make a little history baby
Every time you come 'round
"The Ship Song" is a beautiful love song that relies heavily on maritime metaphors. The lyrics describe two people who are deeply in love and who are willing to risk everything for each other. The imagery of sailing ships and burning bridges creates a sense of adventure and danger, suggesting that the love between the two people is exciting and intense.
The song's opening line, "Come sail your ships around me," is a clear call to action, asking the other person to come closer and take a risk on love. The metaphor of ships sailing around the singer suggests a sense of protection and safety, as if the other person is creating a shield around the singer. The lines "And burn your bridges down / We make a little history baby / Every time you come around" reinforce this sense of danger and excitement. The idea of burning bridges is often associated with taking a risk, and the fact that the two people are making history every time they see each other suggests that their love is going to change their lives forever.
The chorus, which repeats throughout the song, reinforces the idea of the two people making history together. The lines "Come sail your ships around me / And burn your bridges down / We make a little history baby / Every time you come around" are both a call to action and a celebration of the love between the two people. The fact that the chorus is repeated several times throughout the song gives it a sense of urgency and importance.
Overall, "The Ship Song" is a powerful love song that uses maritime imagery to create a sense of excitement, danger, and adventure. The lyrics suggest that the love between the two people is intense and life-changing, and that they are willing to risk everything for each other.
Line by Line Meaning
Come sail your ships around me
Come to me and be near me, like ships sailing around a harbor
And burn your bridges down
Leave behind your past and fully commit to being with me
We make a little history baby
Together, we create a unique and special bond every time we are together
Every time you come around
You have a profound effect on me every time you are near me
Come loose your dogs upon me
Give me all of your passion and intensity
And let your hair hang down
Be unguarded and authentic with me
You are a little mystery to me
I am fascinated by your complexities and unknown parts
We talk about it all night long
We discuss and debate our beliefs and values throughout the entire night
We define our moral ground
We establish our own set of values and principles to live by
But when I crawl into your arms
When I am with you, all of my walls come down
Everything comes tumbling down
All of my past hurts and fears no longer matter when I am with you
Your face has fallen sad now
You are aware that our time together is coming to a close
For you know the time is nigh
You understand that our relationship is not meant to last forever
When I must remove your wings
When I must let you go and allow you to fly on your own
And you, you must try to fly
You must take a leap of faith and move forward, even without me
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@Nogis81
Nick Cave on break-up with PJ Harvey : "There I am, sitting on the floor of my flat in Notting Hill, sun streaming through the window (maybe), feeling good, with a talented and beautiful young singer for a girlfriend, when the phone rings. I pick up the phone and it’s Polly.
“Hi,” I say
“I want to break up with you.”
“Why?!” I ask.
“It’s just over,” she says.
I was so surprised I almost dropped my syringe."
@idw9159
Get down, get down, little Henry Lee
And stay all night with me
You won't find a girl in this damn world
That will compare with me
And the wind did howl, and the wind did blow
La la la la la
La la la la lee
A little bird lit down on Henry Lee
I can't get down and I won't get down
And stay all night with thee
For the girl I have in that merry green land
I love far better than thee
And the wind did howl, and the wind did blow
La la la la la
La la la la lee
A little bird lit down on Henry Lee
She leaned herself against a fence
Just for a kiss or two
And with a little pen-knife held in her hand
Well she plugged him through and through
And the wind did roar, and the wind did moan
La la la la la
La la la la lee
A little bird lit down on Henry Lee
Come take him by his lily-white hands
Come take him by his feet
And throw him in this deep, deep well
That's more than one hundred feet
And the wind did howl, and the wind did blow
La la la la la
La la la la lee
A little bird lit down on Henry Lee
Lie there, lie there, little Henry Lee
'Til the flesh drops from your bones
For the girl you have in that merry green land
Can wait forever for you to come home
And the wind did howl, and the wind did moan
La la la la la
La la la la lee
A little bird lit down on Henry Lee
La la la la la
La la la la lee
A little bird lit down on Henry Lee
La la la la la
La la la la lee
A little bird lit down on Henry Lee
La la la la la
La la la la lee
A little bird lit down on Henry Lee
@xyzHeart
2 people , an empty room no special effects. Just their chemistry
@VladoPasaric
❤ sempre...
@andrewp.schubert2417
Simply a Masterpiece.
@rubytuesdayphoenix
There needs to be a support group for those of us who can't stop watching this
@ognacyyoutuification
yup. admiration, jealousy, envy. what a video.
@nikita70
Yes, and for those who hate an idea of NC getting old and having settled down with Susie Bick.
@Tinaigenigen
I second that 😍
@drugtaken
True
@theblackheath8547
I’ll be the president. Not saying I watched it a lot but out of the 17 million views 16 million are mine.
@nedomarcinkovic4912
Everybody should find someone that looks at them they way they look at each other. I get chills every time I listen this