The Pirate's Gospel
Sailing the Soulful Seas: Alela Diane's Pirate's Gospel Revelry
Lyrics
While some folks row way up to heaven
Expressing a contrast with traditional religious beliefs, opting for a unique path.
I'm gonna sing the pirate's gospel
Committing to singing the "pirate's gospel," suggesting a distinct and rebellious approach to life.
I'm gonna sow these feet for dancin'
Preparing oneself for joy and celebration through dancing.
I'm gonna keep my eyes wide open (oh oh oh, mmm)
Being vigilant and aware, possibly to embrace life's experiences fully.
Yo ho yo ho
Repeating a chant that captures the spirit of the pirate's gospel.
Yo ho ho
-Yo ho yo ho ho
-Yo ho ho
-Sing the pirate's gospel
Reiterating the commitment to singing the pirate's gospel.
Add another flame
Describing a scene where flames are added to a forest, evoking imagery of a mystical or ritualistic setting. Weepy children may symbolize vulnerability, and the mention of fingernails suggests a journey home.
To our forest
-Where big bellied whales
-Keep us chanting
-We're slapping fireflies
-For tiny dancers
-Weepy children creep
-Until the morning
-When the sun does seep
-Into our fair flesh
-Until the fingernails
-Will take us home (oh oh oh, mmm)
-Yo ho yo ho
Repeating the pirate's gospel chant, emphasizing the communal and repetitive nature of the ritual.
Yo ho ho
-Yo ho yo ho ho
-Yo ho ho
-Sing the pirate's gospel
-While some folks pray
Drawing a contrast with those who pray to Jesus, affirming the choice to sing and dance to the pirate's gospel with open eyes.
Their path to Jesus
-We're gonna sing
-The pirate's gospel
-We're gonna sow
-Our feet for dancing
-We're gonna keep
-Our eyes wide open
-We're gonna sing
Reaffirming the commitment to singing, chanting, and clapping to the pirate's gospel.
The pirate's gospel
-We're gonna chant
-The pirate's gospel
-You'll find us clap
-The pirate's gospel (oh oh oh, mmm)
-Yo ho yo ho
Concluding with a final repetition of the pirate's gospel chant, reinforcing the sense of unity and celebration.
Yo ho ho
-Yo ho yo ho ho
-Yo ho ho
-Sing the pirate's gospel
-Sing the pirate's gospel
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