Rum Is for Drinking, Not for Burning

Senses Fail

About Rum Is for Drinking, Not for Burning

"Rum Is for Drinking, Not for Burning" is the second single from Senses Fail's debut album, Let It Enfold You. The music video was available for viewing on AOL Music on May 31, 2005. The song was released on Senses Fail's greatest hits album on May 15, 2012. The song was also performed on Late Night with Conan O'Brien.


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2004
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This captain goes down with the ship
All hands on deck, stand hip-to-hip
I shout the orders, "Shoot to kill!"
I'm dressed to thrill,
I'm dressed to thrill.

And all my enemies,
I want their eyes to see,
Their captain walk the plank
Destroy them, rank by rank.

Sail with me into the setting sun
The battle has been won, but war has just begun
And as we grow, emotion starts to die,
We need to find a way, just to keep our desire alive.

Now set the sail to quarter mast,
We'll jump the ship, we'll sink 'em fast.
Men follow me to victory,
Red as the sea,
Red as the sea.

And to the cannons roar,
Their bodies dance ashore,
A pirate's life for me,
I won't go quietly.

Sail with me into the setting sun
The battle has been won, but war has just begun
And as we float, emotion starts to die,
We need to find a way, just to keep our desires alive.

And to my damsel in distress,
You've made a mess of your new dress 
You've made a mess of your new dress 

Sail with me into the setting sun
The battle has been won, but war has just begun
And as we float, emotion starts to die,
We need to find a way, just to keep our desires alive.

Just to keep our desires alive.

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Senses Fail

Senses Fail is an American Post-hardcore band from Ridgewood, New Jersey. Formed in 2002, the line up initially consisted of vocalist Buddy Nielsen (born February 18, 1984), drummer Dan Trapp (born January 17, 1988), guitarists Dave Miller and Garrett Zablocki and being completed by bassist Mike Glita. The only original members left in the band are vocalist Buddy Nielson, and drummer Dan Trapp. Presently, the lineup now consists of Buddy, Dan, guitar players Zack Roach and James Smith, along with bassist Jason Black. The band quickly issued their debut EP, From the Depths of Dreams and maintained a thriving Internet presence. Two years later their debut album, Let It Enfold You was released. In 2005 guitarist Dave Miller left the band and was replaced by Heat… more »

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Written by: DANIEL GERARD TRAPP, DAVID MICHAEL MILLER, GARRETT MICHAEL ZABLOCKI, JAMES ANTHONY BUDDY NIELSEN, MICHAEL JOHN GLITA

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10 facts about this song

Song Title
"Rum Is for Drinking, Not for Burning" is a song title directly taken from an age-old saying that's quite popular among the seafarers. It underscores the fondness of sailors for rum, which they prefer to be consumed rather than wasted away.
Band
"Senses Fail" is an American post-hardcore band from Ridgewood, New Jersey, formed in 2002. Their song "Rum Is for Drinking, Not for Burning" is one of their most famous works.
Album
The song is included in their debut studio album titled "Let It Enfold You" that was released in 2004.
Song's Genre
The genre of the song is post-hardcore, a subgenre of hardcore punk music that maintains the aggression and intensity of the original form but emphasizes a wider range of musical expression.
Music Video
The music video for "Rum Is for Drinking, Not for Burning" has an interesting storytelling aspect which resembles a battlefield. The band members are dressed like pirates and are seen fighting against British soldiers, which has been interpreted as a metaphor for standing against oppression and authority.
Live Performances
This song is often used as the opening session in most of the Senses Fail’s live concerts due to its high energy and rousing nature. It's a fan-favorite in their live setlist.
Inspirations
The band has mentioned that they drew inspiration from both classic and contemporary punk bands in the making of this song, combining the essential elements of punk music with their own unique style.
Lyrics
The song's lyrics depict themes of rebellion and standing up against authority, typical of punk and post-hardcore music. These themes resonate with the independent spirit of seafarers, which is also reflected in the song's title.
Recognition
The song is recognized as an anthem for the early 2000s post-hardcore scene and became one of Senses Fail's breakthrough tracks.
Collaboration
This song, like most tracks in the album "Let It Enfold You", was produced by well-known producer Steve Evetts, who has also worked with the band on multiple other projects.

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