Ship of Fools

Robert Plant

About Ship of Fools

"Ship of Fools" is a rock song performed by English rock singer Robert Plant. It was the second single released from his 1988 album Now and Zen, following "Heaven Knows". It reached number 76 on the UK singles chart, number 84 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 3 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart. It was Plant's tenth top-10 solo hit on the Mainstream Rock chart. The song was written by Plant and keyboardist Phil Johnstone, who also co-produced Now and Zen. In an AllMusic review of Now and Zen, reviewer Vik Iyengar singles "Ship of Fools" out for praise, calling the song a "lovely ballad" that demonstrates Plant's "vocal subtlety. " 


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1988
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On waves of love my heart is breaking
And stranger still my self control
I can't rely on anymore
New tides surprise my world it's changing
Within this frame an ocean swells
Behind this smile I know it well
Beneath a lover's moon I'm waiting
I am the pilot of the storm 
Adrift in pleasure I may drown
I built this ship it is my making
And furthermore my self control 
I can't rely on anymore
I know why I know why
Crazy on a ship of fools 
Crazy on a ship of fools
Turn this boat around back to my loving ground 
Oh no, oh no
Who claims that no man is an island
While I land up in jeopardy
More distant from you by degrees
I walk this shore in isolation
And at my feet eternity tries ever sweeter plans for me
I know why I know why
Crazy on a ship of fools
Oh, crazy on a ship of fools
Turn this boat around back to my loving ground
Oh no, oh no 
Ship of fools
Turn this boat around back to my loving ground 
Oh no, oh 
Crazy on a ship of fools 
Oh, crazy on a ship of fools
Turn this boat around back to my loving ground 
Oh no, oh no 
Ship of fools

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Robert Plant

Robert Anthony Plant, CBE, (born 20 August 1948) is an English singer and songwriter best known as the vocalist and lyricist of the rock band Led Zeppelin. He has also had a successful solo career. In 2007, Plant released Raising Sand, an album produced by T-Bone Burnett with American bluegrass soprano Alison Krauss, which won the 2009 Grammy Award for Album of the Year at the 51st Grammy Awards. more »

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Written by: Phil Johnstone, Robert A Plant

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11 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Ship of Fools" is sung by Robert Plant, the lead vocalist of the famous rock band Led Zeppelin.
Album Information
The song is from Plant's fourth solo studio album, "Now and Zen", which was released in 1988.
Chart Performance
"Ship of Fools" reached the number 84 spot in the UK singles chart and was ranked 3rd on the US Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
Video Content
The music video for "Ship of Fools" features Robert Plant singing in a deserted city, with the ghostly presence of a woman who seems to be a lost love.
Song Theme
The song deals with themes of lost love and the yearning for redemption and peace amidst a chaotic world.
Composer Info
"Ship of Fools" was written by Robert Plant himself, together with his long-time songwriting partner Phil Johnstone.
Unique Sound
The song stands out due to its soothing tune, featuring a calm and soothing synthesizer of keyboard programmer Jezz Woodroffe.
Popular Usage
The song was also featured in Miami Vice's season-four episode, "Deliver Us from Evil".
Critical Reception
While the song did not chart as highly as some of Plant's other hits, it enjoyed positive reviews from critics, with many praising its introspective lyrics and tranquil melody.
Live Performances
Plant has performed "Ship of Fools" in many of his concerts, making it a significant part of his live repertoire.
Contemporary Usage
Specimens of this song have been used in various media formats including TV series, radio broadcasts, and internet playlists.

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