Lyrics
From Scotland's bonnie shores we set sail
Setting sail from Scotland's shores in pursuit of alcohol, the preferred indulgence of the intoxicated.
In search of alcohol, the drunkard's holy grail
Expressing the quest for alcohol as a sacred and essential mission for those inclined to drunkenness.
'Cause a pirate's life is empty without booze
Highlighting the importance of alcohol in a pirate's life, emphasizing its absence as an emptiness.
The situation's dire, we've got nothing to lose
Describing a dire situation where the characters have nothing to lose, intensifying the need for alcohol.
To England we ride
Heading to England with a vengeful intent.
With vengeance on our minds
Expressing the determination for revenge on the minds of the pirates.
We'll kill the monks, and get dead drunk
Planning to kill monks and indulge in heavy drinking, suggesting a rebellious and chaotic approach.
Come on lads it's cloister burning time
Encouraging the crew to join in burning cloisters, reinforcing the rebellious and destructive theme.
Buckfast Powersmash!
Repeating the chant "Buckfast Powersmash!" as a rallying cry or anthem for their quest.
Buckfast Powersmash!
-Buckfast Powersmash!
-Buckfast Powersmash!
-I'm not sure what's in it except for caffeine
Expressing uncertainty about the contents of Buckfast Powersmash, except for caffeine.
Despite having drunk it since I was thirteen
Reflecting on a long history of consuming Buckfast Powersmash since the age of thirteen.
It sells by the barrel in China and Spain
Mentioning the popularity of Buckfast Powersmash, stating its widespread sale in China and Spain.
I'll get drunk once more on that Lurgan Champagne
Committing to getting drunk once more on Buckfast Powersmash, referring to it as "Lurgan Champagne."
Buckfast Powersmash!
Reiterating the chant "Buckfast Powersmash!" to emphasize the central theme of the song.
Buckfast Powersmash!
-Buckfast Powersmash!
-Buckfast Powersmash!
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