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We set out from the eastern shore
We depart from the eastern coast.
Only been on the sea one time before
This journey marks only my second time at sea.
Chasing the fish and wind from the north
Chasing both fish and winds originating from the north.
And I hope we come back and I hope we find more
I am hopeful for our return and a greater catch.
We set sail from Halifax harbour
Our journey begins from Halifax harbor.
Come hell or high water
Regardless of difficulties, obstacles, or challenges.
Days are long and the nights are cold
Days are lengthy, and nights are cold.
My hands are sore and my bones feel old
My hands ache, and I feel the weariness of old age in my bones.
When we find fish there's nets to be pulled
When we discover fish, there's work to be done pulling nets.
Cause man can't live on the stories we've told
Because one cannot survive solely on the tales we've recounted.
We set sail from Halifax harbour
We embark on our journey from Halifax harbor.
Come hell or high water
Irrespective of challenges or difficulties.
Stomach turned and the waves would roll
Feeling queasy as the waves roll.
And the wind would howl and my ship layed low
The wind intensifies, causing my ship to lean precariously.
Her belly filled with the ocean's gold
The ship's hold fills with valuable oceanic resources.
And the captain ordered 'boys point 'er for home
The captain commands us to head homeward.
We set sail for Halifax harbour
We journey back towards Halifax harbor.
Come hell or high water
Regardless of challenges or difficulties.
When we land at the Woodside Pier
Upon reaching Woodside Pier,
We'll mend all the nets and we'll drink to good cheer
We'll repair the fishing nets and celebrate with joyous toasts.
Won't stay long cause the winter is near
We won't stay for long due to the impending winter.
And there's fish to be had but we can't catch them here
Although there are fish to be caught, this place isn't conducive for catching them.
We set sail from Halifax harbour
Once more, we set sail from Halifax harbor.
Come hell or high water
Regardless of challenges or difficulties.
We'll set our sails and we'll wave to McNabb
We'll raise our sails and bid farewell to McNabb.
And thank the good Lord for the catch that we had
Expressing gratitude to the divine for our successful catch.
The ocean calls everyone to a man
The ocean beckons every individual.
And I hope we find more and I hope we come back
I hope for a greater catch and our safe return.
We set sail from Halifax harbour
Once more, we set sail from Halifax harbor.
Come hell or high water
Regardless of challenges or difficulties.
We set sail from Halifax harbour
Our journey starts anew from Halifax harbor.
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