Lyrics
Many a year I have worked in these parts
Referring to years of experience working in the specified location.
Running this inn that ain't marked on no charts
Operating an inn that is not commonly known or documented.
Though its location to many is known
While the inn's general location is known, finding it requires guidance.
If you're to find it you have to be shown
Highlighting the secretive nature of discovering the inn's exact location.
Through methods long hidden we carefully craft
Secretive methods are used to carefully create a beverage.
A beverage to rival the Huntmaster's draught
Boasting about a drink crafted to rival the Huntmaster's draught.
The mere smell of which, the Gods would entice
Claiming that the mere smell of the beverage is enticing to the Gods.
And them that know call it that Famous Ol' Spiced
People familiar with the drink refer to it as the "Famous Ol' Spiced."
Here sits a man, a smuggler by trade
Introduction of a smuggler bragging about his wealth.
A-boastin' of all of the money he's made
Boasting about the money earned from smuggling.
Runnin' his liquor to here and to there
Describing the activities of running liquor to different places.
Travellin' all over and peddlin' his wares
Traveling extensively and selling various goods.
He says he's had beers from Prussia and wines
Claiming to have tried beverages from Prussia and the best wines.
Taken from all of the very best vines
Despite trying various drinks, none are satisfying.
But none of these tipples could ever suffice
Expressing the insufficiency of other drinks.
So I'll bring him a jug of that Famous Ol' Spiced
Promising to bring the smuggler a jug of the Famous Ol' Spiced.
Oh, pour me a slug of it
Expressing a desire for a serving of the Famous Ol' Spiced.
Throw me a mug of it
Requesting a mug of the beverage.
Bring me a jug of that Famous Ol' Spiced
Asking for a jug of the Famous Ol' Spiced.
In walks a sailor all battered and blue
Introduction of a sailor in distress.
Fallen afoul of his captain and crew
Describing the sailor's unfortunate encounter with his captain and crew.
They'd pulled in to port, their cargo was stacked
Detailing the sailor's involvement with the cargo and subsequent trouble.
But three hours later he's caught in the act
The sailor is caught in an illicit act three hours later.
Acquainting himself with the skipper's own wife
Specifically, the sailor is found with the captain's wife.
This fool was lucky to leave with his life
Emphasizing the sailor's luck in escaping with his life.
He's not here for doctors or friendly advice
Clarifying that the sailor is not seeking medical help or advice.
He just wants a jug of that Famous Ol' Spiced
The sailor simply desires a jug of the Famous Ol' Spiced.
Oh, pour me a slug of it
Expressing the sailor's request for a serving of the Famous Ol' Spiced.
Throw me a mug of it
Asking for a mug of the beverage.
Bring me a jug of that Famous Ol' Spiced
Requesting a jug of the Famous Ol' Spiced.
For men of the sea go as fast as they come
Reflecting on the transient nature of sailors and their stories.
And leave little more than the tales they have spun
Highlighting the limited impact sailors leave behind.
So sing me your sermon and pay me my price
Offering to exchange a story for a jug of the Famous Ol' Spiced.
And I'll give you a jug of that Famous Ol' Spiced
Reiterating the willingness to provide the beverage for a price.
Oh, pour me a slug of it
Expressing the desire for a serving of the Famous Ol' Spiced.
Throw me a mug of it
Requesting a mug of the beverage.
Bring me a jug of that Famous Ol' Spiced
Asking for a jug of the Famous Ol' Spiced.
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