Lyrics
Yankee cutter, trade wind breeze
Reference to an American, possibly a sailor, influenced by the trade winds and sea life.
Wayward soul on the seven lost seas
Describing a wanderer or someone lost at sea, navigating through life's challenges.
We ran in Boulder 'til it was time to go
Recalling a time spent in Boulder, possibly a place of significance, before moving on.
Worked the Klondike in the ice and snow
Working in the harsh conditions of the Klondike during winter, reflecting on tough experiences.
As I watched the sun go down
Observing the sunset, symbolizing the end of a phase or the closing of a chapter in life.
The night is just begun
Anticipation of the night ahead, suggesting a new beginning or adventure.
This is my home now
Expressing a sense of belonging and attachment to the current situation or lifestyle.
For I am a new American
Declaring a new identity as a "new American," embracing change and a fresh start.
Eddie the Butcher was a stevedore
Introduction of a character named Eddie the Butcher, possibly a fellow worker or companion.
We sailed together to the Singapore shore
Sharing a sailing experience with Eddie, reaching the shores of Singapore together.
That's where we met Calico Jim
Meeting another character, Calico Jim, in Singapore and engaging in revelry with him.
We drank his money and his bathtub gin
Indulging in Calico Jim's hospitality, enjoying both his money and his homemade alcohol.
As I watched the sun go down
Reflecting on the setting sun again, suggesting a cyclical nature of experiences.
The night is just begun
Reiterating the idea that the night is a time for new beginnings and adventures.
This is my home now
Reaffirming a sense of belonging to the current lifestyle or environment.
For I am a new American
Restating the identity as a "new American," emphasizing a transformed and adaptable self.
Sixteen days, dead-end street
Describing a period of 16 days, possibly tumultuous, represented by a dead-end street.
Ironclad, pride of the fleet
Highlighting strength and resilience with the mention of an ironclad ship, symbolizing pride.
As long as I can live to tell
Expressing a desire to live long enough to share stories, possibly acknowledging life's challenges.
The Butcher and I can still raise hell
Indicating an enduring friendship with Eddie the Butcher and a commitment to mischief.
As I watched the sun go down
Returning to the theme of observing the sunset, reinforcing the cyclical nature of experiences.
The night is just begun
Emphasizing that the night holds potential for new adventures and opportunities.
This is my home now
Affirming a sense of belonging and home in the current lifestyle or environment.
For I am a new American
Reiterating the identity as a "new American," embracing change and a transformed self.
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