Why the Big Whales Sing
Siren's Secrets: Unveiling the Enchanting Whalesong Tale
Lyrics
Night arrives for starboard watch, the bosun settles in
Night falls, and the bosun (ship's officer) takes his position on the starboard watch.
The moon so brightly shining down on its horizon twin
The moon is brightly illuminating the horizon.
Diamonds in the dark blue sky, silence of the wind
Stars resembling diamonds adorn the dark blue sky, and there is a serene absence of wind.
The waves so gently rock the ship, and maties there within
The ship rocks gently with the waves, comforting the crew within.
Sailors and captains
Reference to sailors and captains on the ship.
They don't know a thing
They are unaware of impending stormy days.
Of stormy days that lay ahead
Anticipation of challenging times ahead.
Privateers and buccaneers
Mention of privateers and buccaneers (pirates).
They don't know a thing
Similar to line 11, privateers and buccaneers remain unaware of future challenges.
Of the songs of the ocean
They are ignorant of the songs of the ocean and the reasons behind the big whales' songs.
Or why the big whales sing
Pondering the mystery of why big whales sing in the ocean.
A whalesong sung in moonlit sea, a tearless cry for love
A poetic description of whalesong in the moonlit sea, expressing a cry for love.
It breaks the hearts of resting men alone in bunks above
The whalesong affects the hearts of men resting alone in their bunks.
It tells a tale of long lost love, or lovers worlds apart
The whalesong narrates a tale of love lost or lovers separated by distance.
In dreams the Wales make sailors wish they never signed the chart
In dreams, the whales make sailors regret signing up for their maritime journey.
Sailors and captains
Reference to sailors and captains, repeating the theme of their ignorance.
They don't know a thing
Similar to lines 11 and 17, sailors and captains are unaware of approaching stormy days.
Of stormy days that lay ahead
Reiteration of the impending challenges for sailors and captains.
Privateers and buccaneers
Reference to privateers and buccaneers, echoing their lack of knowledge.
They don't know a thing
Similar to lines 17 and 33, privateers and buccaneers remain ignorant of future hardships.
Of the songs of the ocean
Reiteration of their lack of understanding about the songs of the ocean and why big whales sing.
Or why the big whales sing
Continuation of the contemplation about the mysterious reasons behind the big whales' songs.
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