Port Royal
Port Royal: A Rebellion's Anthem on the High Seas
Lyrics
"Hey, where am I?"
Questioning the current location or situation.
"You want to know where you are? Ha! Ha! Ha! Haaa! In Port Royal!!"
Mockingly revealing the location as Port Royal.
Hundred masts, thirty flags
Describing a harbor with many ships and flags.
An island in the gulf of Darien
Identifying the specific location as an island in the Gulf of Darien.
Sandglass, bloody heart
Symbolic elements indicating time passing and violence.
Flying high above the scene
Symbolizing dominance and control over the area.
Marooners with loaded guns
People ready for action with weapons at the pier.
Are still waiting at the quay
Continued readiness for action.
A hungry fleet from underworld
Referring to a group of ships hungry for freedom.
"Freedom" is the law they pray
Expressing the desire for freedom as their guiding principle.
"Black strap", rum and gin
Reference to alcoholic drinks, implying indulgence.
Sexual freedom all the way
Indicating a liberated attitude towards sex.
A rolling dice, an ace of hearts
Referring to chance and the consequences of decisions.
One shall win and one's to pay
Highlighting the risk and reward aspect of gambling.
Concord and freedom
Emphasizing harmony and freedom without reliance on religious texts.
No need for the holy write
Rejecting the need for religious writings.
Rebellions, non-servile
Refusing to serve or be enslaved, advocating rebellion.
Spitting on religious hypocrites
Disrespecting religious hypocrites.
Port Royal
Reiterating the name of the location.
A cry of freedom on the sea
Describing Port Royal as a symbol of freedom at sea.
When the "Oxford" hits the sea
Referencing a ship named "Oxford" and the consequences for slave drivers.
Slave driver learns the Moses law
Learning about justice and freedom from a biblical figure.
There is no chance, they can't escape
Emphasizing the inability of escape for slaves.
They hunt them down and eat 'em raw
Describing brutal actions taken against those trying to escape.
Gin Lane, New Providence
Mentioning historical locations associated with piracy and freedom.
It all is now since along time gone
Referring to the past but acknowledging the continued influence.
But there are still descendants
Recognizing the descendants and the perpetuation of Port Royal's spirit.
Port Royal's spirit lives forever on
Stating the enduring legacy of Port Royal's spirit.
Port Royal
Repeating the name of the location, emphasizing its significance.
A cry of freedom on the sea.
Reiterating Port Royal as a symbol of freedom at sea.
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