Lyrics
Far away in a secret cove
Refers to a hidden location in the land of Sgriubh-á-dubh where a pirate ship is concealed.
In the land of Sgriubh-á-dubh
Describes the mystical land of Sgriubh-á-dubh.
We hide our mighty pirate ship
States that the pirate ship is hidden from the view of ordinary people.
From the eyes of folks like you
Addresses the secrecy of the pirate ship from outsiders.
Aboard the good ship Matey
Names the pirate ship as "Matey."
We brew a toxic punch
Indicates the brewing of a toxic punch on the ship.
It looks a bit like gravy
Describes the appearance of the toxic punch, resembling gravy.
And it tastes like captain crunch
Compares the taste of the punch to Captain Crunch cereal.
Ephemeral, delectable
Highlights the punch's ephemeral and delectable qualities.
Entirely undetectable
Emphasizes that the punch is entirely undetectable.
You'll need a pair of spectacles
Suggests the need for spectacles to see the punch, perhaps a metaphor for diplomatic sensitivity.
For diplomatic dog
Refers to a diplomatic dog, adding a whimsical element to the narrative.
I sail the seas of Sgriubh-á-dubh Island
Expresses the singer's navigation through the seas of Sgriubh-á-dubh Island.
So pour me a glass of the pegleg potion
Requests a glass of the pegleg potion to be poured.
Always on the search for treasure
States the perpetual search for treasure.
So pour me a glass of the pegleg potion
Reiterates the request for the pegleg potion.
Drink to the end of time
Encourages a toast to the end of time.
Take one part finest spirit
Instructs to take the finest spirit from Caribbean seas as an ingredient.
From Caribbean seas
Describes the mixing of spirit with monkey brains and knee scrapings.
Mix it up with monkey brains
Lists unusual ingredients in the potion.
And the scrapings from your knees
Adds creme de cacao to the concoction.
A dash of creme de cacao
Includes French moonshine in the mix.
A pint of french moonshine
Specifies the shaking duration for preparation.
Shake for 15 seconds
Prepares for the drinking time after shaking.
Prepare for drinking time
Shifts to a whimsical mention of locations like Oregon and South Dakota.
From Oregon to South Dakota
Introduces an underwater toilet quota in a humorous context.
Underwater toilet quota
Mentions driving in an old Toyota.
Driving in an old Toyota
Refers to a systematic frog, adding a surreal element.
Systematic frog
Repeats the navigation through the seas of Sgriubh-á-dubh Island.
I sail the seas of Sgriubh-á-dubh Island
Requests another glass of the pegleg potion.
So pour me a glass of the pegleg potion
Continues the quest for treasure.
Always on the search for treasure
Reiterates the request for the pegleg potion.
So pour me a glass of the pegleg potion
Encourages another toast to the end of time.
Drink to the end of time
Repeats the sailing through the seas of Sgriubh-á-dubh Island.
I sail the seas of Sgriubh-á-dubh Island
Requests another glass of the pegleg potion.
So pour me a glass of the pegleg potion
Maintains the perpetual search for treasure.
Always on the search for treasure
Reiterates the request for the pegleg potion.
So pour me a glass of the pegleg potion
Encourages another toast to the end of time.
Drink to the end of time
Concludes with a final toast to drinking to the end of time.
We'll drink to the end of time
Reiterates the sentiment of drinking to the end of time.
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