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Sea Chanty

When I was a young man
well I cast myself to sea
to seek my fame and fortune
or see what fortune made of me
it wrapped it’s arms around me
just to spit me out between clenched teeth
and a second chance in a sunburned land
is all that’s left to me
hey....

Have you ever been so embarrassed
that you’re secretly impressed?
But you can’t help yourself
as that long sweet smile
makes it’s way across your lips

I like the sound
of well-said, empty threats.
I fill the night
at the top of lungs
with my dying breath

Have you ever been so proud
you should be ashamed?
But you can’t help yourself
coz you know it’s the only time
it’s gonna be this way.

We’re tired of being broke.
We’re tired of being a joke.
And all I ask of you
is O Good Lord
let me die with my good name.

When I was a young man
well I cast myself to sea
to seek my fame and fortune
or see what fortune made of me
it wrapped it’s arms around me
just to spit me out between clenched teeth
and a second chance in a sunburned land
is all that’s left to me
hey...

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from Raise Your Glass & Collapse LP, released May 5, 2011
written & performed by Royal Chant

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