Lyrics
It could have been helped, it might have been saved
Reflecting on missed opportunities and lost chances that could have saved the situation.
With me and the helm, I could have found ways
Expressing the ability to navigate the situation if given control (helm) and finding alternative solutions.
To keep it afloat and find a new course
Desiring to keep the situation afloat and redirect the course towards a better outcome.
But I steered the ship right into the cliffs
Taking responsibility for steering the ship directly into a disastrous situation (cliffs).
The easy way out, a cowardly move
Choosing the easy way out, characterized as a cowardly and shortsighted decision.
A short sighted plan made by a self-centered man
Admitting to a plan driven by selfishness and lack of consideration for the consequences.
The crew stayed with the ship and bailed as one
Describing how the crew followed the speaker's lead and abandoned the ship together.
They didn't know irreparable damage was done
Not realizing the irreparable damage caused by their actions until it was too late.
They had so much pride and camaraderie
Highlighting the crew's initial pride and unity, which was lost upon realizing the speaker's role.
But that was all lost when tey spotted me
The loss of pride and camaraderie is attributed to the speaker being identified as the cause.
Rowing to shore with treasure on board
Rowing to shore with treasure, emphasizing the self-serving nature of the speaker's actions.
A cowardly plan mad by a self loathing man
Reiterating the selfishness of the plan and emphasizing the speaker's self-loathing nature.
Without regrets, without looking back
Choosing to move forward without remorse, indicating a lack of regret for the damage caused.
I coose to walk on the less beaten sociopath
Opting for a less conventional and morally accepted path, likened to that of a sociopath.
With all the spoils of an island of one
Enjoying the benefits of a self-imposed isolation, suggesting a disregard for societal norms.
I don't need dynasty, I don't need anyone
Expressing independence and a lack of need for a dynasty or anyone else.
I knew the consequence when I plotted this trip
Acknowledging awareness of the consequences when planning the journey and accepting them.
I'm not a man who'll go sown with the ship
Asserting a refusal to go down with the sinking ship, emphasizing a self-preserving attitude.
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