The Ship Song
Nick Cave
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Come sail your ships around me And burn your bridges down We make a little history baby Every time you come around Come loose your dogs upon me And let your hair hang down You are a little mystery to me Every time you calling 'round We talk about it all night long We define our moral ground But when I crawl into your arms Everything comes tumbling down Come sail your ships around me And burn your bridges down We make a little history baby Every time you come 'round Your face has fallen sad now For you know the time is nigh When I must remove your wings And you, you must try to fly Come sail your ships around me And burn your bridges down We make a little history baby Every time you come around Come loose your dogs upon me And let your hair hang down You are a little mystery to me Every time you calling 'round Come sail your ships around me And burn your bridges down We make a little history baby Every time you come 'round
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Written by: Blixa Bargeld, Roland Wolf, Nicholas Cave
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"The Ship Song" was written and performed by Australian rock musician, Nick Cave, and was featured on his band's, The Bad Seeds, 1990 album "The Good Son".
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InspirationThe emotional lyrics and soulful music of the song, allegedly reflect Cave's transformation during his stay in Brazil away from his previous drug-fueled life.
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ReceptionThe song is considered one of Cave's greatest works. In 2001, it was voted one of Australia’s Ten Best Songs for more than 75 years by APRA, the chief music licensing body in Australia.
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Performance HistoryIn 2011, the song was used in a promotional video by Sydney Opera House featuring performances by various Australian and international artists.
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CollaborationsCave has performed The Ship Song live with several artists, including Kylie Minogue and Shane MacGowan.
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Cover VersionsMany artists, including Ed Kuepper, Martha Wainwright, and Camille O'Sullivan, have covered "The Ship Song".
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In Other MediaThe song has been featured in the soundtrack of various TV shows and movies like "Peaky Blinders", "I Am Sam", and "Rectify".
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Lyrics MeaningAccording to some interpretations, the lyrics of "The Ship Song" could be interpreted as a conversation between two lovers, discussing their individual growths, similarities, differences, and love for each other.
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Music VideoIn the official music video, Nick Cave is seen playing the piano on a stage full of different characters, symbolizing a ship filled with an assortment of human nature and emotions.
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PraiseThe Guardian called "The Ship Song" one of Nick Cave's "50 greatest songs", praising his songwriting and singing abilities.
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