The Saucy Arabella
Navigating the River of Melodies: The Saucy Arabella Unveiled
Lyrics
The arabella set the main topsail
The ship Arabella is adjusting its main topsail, indicating a nautical setting or journey.
The arabella set the main topsail
-The arabella set the main topsail
-A Rollin down the river
Describes the motion of the ship, suggesting it is rolling down the river.
Rollin' down, rollin' down,
Repetition emphasizing the ship's movement down the river.
Rollin' down the river,
-Rollin' down, Rollin' down,
-Said the bucko mate to the greaser's wife
Conversation between the ship's mate and the greaser's wife, introducing characters or a subplot.
A pumpkin pudding an’ a bulgine pie,
Mentions a pumpkin pudding and bulgine pie, possibly referring to shipboard meals or experiences.
A pumpkin pudding an' a bulgine pie,
-A pumpkin pudding an' a bulgine pie,
-On board the Arabella
Confirms the events are taking place on board the ship Arabella.
The arabella said the main foresail...
Suggests another adjustment or activity involving the ship's main foresail.
The arabella set the main royal…
Describes setting the main royal, indicating ongoing maritime tasks.
The arabella said the yodeleiri
The ship Arabella expresses something with the term "yodeleiri," possibly a command or exclamation.
The arabella said the tri orouri orouri
Repetition of nonsensical or symbolic phrases ("tri orouri orouri") spoken by the ship, adding a playful or mysterious element.
The arabella said the triri orouri orouri
-A Rollin down the river
Reiterates the ship's motion down the river, concluding the narrative.
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