Story Behind The Song
The story is about two brothers in mutiny.
Song Description
A man is reflecting on an incident earlier in his life where he aides his his older brother in staging a mutiny. In the process the man kills the captain & is haunted for the rest of his days.
| Song Length |
4:41 |
Genre |
Rock - Alternative, Rock - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Troubled |
Subject |
Courage, Justice |
| Similar Artists |
Alice In Chains, Seether |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1700 - 1799 |
| |
Lyrics
Trap in this skin, where to begin. I set sail upon the sea. First mate the brother of me, this vessel taught me all I'd ever need. To get on by and do it honestly. (chorus)Then the storm begin, and my virtual ran thin. Stuck in this skin, tied to my kin. It came apart at the seams, one man shouted mutiny. Then my brother next called out for me, and my musket sent the captain to his knees.
(Chorus)Then the storm began, and my virtual ran thin.
(Bridge) - I took each day as it came my way, and I waged this little war. I struggled just to find a way, to escape these ghosts of yore.
(Chorus)Then the storm began, and my virtual ran thin.