Lyrics
This story happened long time ago
This story recounts events from a distant past.
When legends were real in this world
During a time when legendary figures existed in the world.
Blackbeard on his ship sailed across the seas
Blackbeard, aboard his ship, sailed the seas.
In quest for glory and great deeds
His quest was for glory and great deeds.
But some pirates`re planning a revolt
Some pirates plan a revolt against Blackbeard.
Tried to capture him on board
They attempt to capture him on board.
Captain Blackbeard a tough nut to crack
Captain Blackbeard proves to be a formidable opponent.
So fifteen rebels walked the plank
Fifteen rebels are forced to walk the plank.
The chest of dead man
Introduces the concept of the "chest of dead man."
The piece of damned land
Describes a cursed piece of land.
The Reaper`s near
The Reaper, symbolizing death, is approaching.
He breathes in you ear
The imminent threat of death is emphasized.
The chest of dead man
Reiterates the "chest of dead man" and its inadequate size for the group.
Too small for our gang
Despite the challenge, death won't claim them.
But death won't take us
Expresses the resilience of the pirates against death.
And leave us breathless
They won't be left breathless by death.
Pirates never die
Asserts the belief that pirates never truly die.
Just fight for your life
Encourages a fight for life.
Outcasts were left on small desert isle
Describes outcasts stranded on a small desert isle.
Crest of deadman wide a mile
The land is wide but condemned, known as the crest of deadman.
They were all condemned to long painful death
Outcasts face a prolonged and painful death.
In thirst and hunger `till last breath
They endure thirst and hunger until their last breath.
But the pirate’s difficult to kill
Highlighting the resilience of pirates in the face of death.
With their wit and buoyant will
Pirates possess wit and a buoyant will.
Snakes and lizards were the daily bread
Survival includes consuming snakes and lizards.
And Billy Bones was at command
Billy Bones takes command in this challenging environment.
Weeks have passed and Blackbeard came again
Blackbeard returns weeks later, expecting the death of the rebels.
Expecting to find fifteen dead man
Anticipation of finding fifteen dead men.
But he saw that they survived the throes
Surprisingly, the rebels have survived and are courageous heroes.
And took back aboard the courageous heroes
They are taken back aboard by Blackbeard.
The chest of dead man
Reiteration of the "chest of dead man."
The piece of damned land
Reference to the piece of damned land.
The death is near
Emphasizes the proximity of death.
It's breathing in you ear
Death's presence is felt close, breathing in their ears.
The chest of dead man
Reiterates the inadequacy of the chest for the pirate gang.
Too small for our gang
Despite the challenge, death won't render them breathless.
But death won't take us
Emphasizes the enduring nature of pirates against death.
And make us breathless
Asserts that pirates won't succumb to breathlessness.
Pirates never die
Reiterates the belief that pirates never truly die.
Just fight for your life
Encourages the continuous fight for life.
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