Lyrics
First light reflects off the ocean
Beginning of the day as the sunlight reflects on the ocean.
All crew now set into motion
The entire crew is in motion, possibly getting ready for a task.
Another day like many before it
Another day similar to previous ones.
Hard life, no way to ignore it
Life is challenging, and it cannot be ignored or avoided.
Behold! A cry from the crow's nest
A cry from the crow's nest signals the sighting of another ship.
A ship appears from the south west
A ship appears from the southwest.
The years below deck that bored me
Years spent below deck were tedious.
All lead to what lies before me
Past experiences lead to what lies ahead.
Hear the terror - Fires burn and cannons sound
Witnessing terror with fires and cannon sounds.
Fate awaits me - As the vessels circle round
Fate is imminent as enemy vessels circle around.
See the slaughter - Cutlass swings and pistols fire
Describing a violent scene with cutlasses and pistols.
Feel the anger - Raging through my body tires
Intense anger courses through the speaker's body.
One last battle - In this sailor's lonely war
Anticipating one final battle in a lonely war.
Come to meet this - Destiny I can't ignore
Confronting destiny that cannot be avoided.
I hold my breath - Close my eyes and hang on for
Bracing for impact and facing death with determination.
Death before the mast
Emphasizing the resolve to choose death before surrendering.
Too late to lay low or outrun
It's too late to hide or escape; they are outnumbered and outgunned.
Up close we're outmanned and outgunned
Close quarters combat is inevitable.
Prepare to rush forth, unleash hel
Preparing to charge forward and engage in a final confrontation.
Cross swords in one final farewell
Symbols of farewell as swords are crossed for the last time.
Hulls crash, our vessel is boarded
Enemy forces successfully board the ship.
No mercy or tact is afforded
No mercy or strategy is shown by the attackers.
But now the King's men draw closer
The King's men are getting closer, increasing the sense of impending defeat.
Seems like it may all be over
A moment where all may be lost.
Hear the terror - Fires burn and cannons sound
Reiteration of the terror with fires and cannon sounds.
Fate awaits me - As the vessels circle round
Fate still awaits as enemy vessels continue to encircle.
See the slaughter - Cutlass swings and pistols fire
Continuation of the violent scene with cutlasses and pistols.
Feel the anger - Raging through my body tires
The speaker feels the physical and emotional toll of the battle.
One last battle - In this sailor's lonely war
Emphasizing the finality of one last battle in a personal war.
Come to meet this - Destiny I can't ignore
Accepting an unavoidable destiny.
I hold my breath - Close my eyes and hang on for
Preparing for death with a deep breath and closed eyes.
Death before the mast
Reaffirming the choice of death before surrendering to the mast.
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