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Arrogant Worms The Last Saskatchewan Pirate Lyrics
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ARROGANT WORMS
- The Last Saskatchewan Pirate Lyrics / with translationsI used to be a farmer and I made a living fine
I had a little stretch of land along the C.P. Line
But times were hard, and though I tried, the money wasn't there
And bankers came and took my land, and told me "fair is fair".
I looked for every kind of job, the answer always no
"Hire you now," they'd always laugh, "we just let twenty go!"
The government they promised me a measly little sum
But I've got too much pride to end up just another bum
Then I thought, who gives a damn if all the jobs are gone,
I'm gonna be a pirate on the river Saskatchewan.
'Cause it's a heave-ho, high-ho, coming down the Plains
Stealing wheat and barley and all the other grains
And it's a ho-hey, high-hey, farmers bar your doors
When you see the Jolly Roger on Regina's mighty shores
You'd think the local farmers would know that I'm at large
But just the other day I saw an unsuspecting barge
I snuck up right behind them and they were none the wiser
I rammed their ship and sank it, and I stole their fertilizer.
A bridge outside of Moose Jaw spans a mighty river
Farmers cross in so much fear their stomachs are a-quiver
'Cause they know that Tractor Jack is waiting in the bay,
I'll jump the bridge and knock them cold and sail off with their hay.
'Cause it's a heave-ho, high-ho, coming down the Plains
Stealing wheat and barley and all the other grains
And it's a ho-hey, high-hey, farmers bar your doors
When you see the Jolly Roger on Regina's mighty shores
Well, Mountie Bob he chased me, he was always at my throat
He followed on the shoreline, 'cause he didn't own a boat,
But cutbacks were a-coming and the Mountie lost his job
So now he's sailing with me and we call him Salty Bob.
A swinging sword, a skull-and-bones, and pleasant company,
I never pay my income tax and screw the G.S.T. (Screw it!)
Prince Albert down to Saskatoon, the terror of the sea
If you wanna reach the Co-op, boy, you gotta get by me!
'Cause it's a heave-ho, high-ho, coming down the Plains
Stealing wheat and barley and all the other grains
And it's a ho-hey, high-hey, farmers bar your doors
When you see the Jolly Roger on Regina's mighty shores
Well pirate life's appealing but you don't just find it here
I heard that in Alberta there's a band of buccaneers
They roam the Athabasca from Smith to Fort McKay
And you're bound to lose your Stetson if you have to pass their way
Well, winter is a-coming and a chill is in the breeze
My pirate days are over once the river starts to freeze
I'll be back in springtime, but now I've got to go
I hear there's lots of plundering down in New Mexico.
'Cause it's a heave-ho, high-ho, coming down the Plains
Stealing wheat and barley and all the other grains
And it's a ho-hey, high-hey, farmers bar your doors
When you see the Jolly Roger on Regina's mighty shores
'Cause it's a heave-ho, high-ho, coming down the Plains
Stealing wheat and barley and all the other grains
And it's a ho-hey, high-hey, farmers bar your doors
When you see the Jolly Roger on Regina's mighty shores
When you see the Jolly Roger on Regina's mighty shores
I had a little stretch of land along the C.P. Line
But times were hard, and though I tried, the money wasn't there
And bankers came and took my land, and told me "fair is fair".
I looked for every kind of job, the answer always no
"Hire you now," they'd always laugh, "we just let twenty go!"
The government they promised me a measly little sum
But I've got too much pride to end up just another bum
Then I thought, who gives a damn if all the jobs are gone,
I'm gonna be a pirate on the river Saskatchewan.
'Cause it's a heave-ho, high-ho, coming down the Plains
Stealing wheat and barley and all the other grains
And it's a ho-hey, high-hey, farmers bar your doors
When you see the Jolly Roger on Regina's mighty shores
You'd think the local farmers would know that I'm at large
But just the other day I saw an unsuspecting barge
I snuck up right behind them and they were none the wiser
I rammed their ship and sank it, and I stole their fertilizer.
A bridge outside of Moose Jaw spans a mighty river
Farmers cross in so much fear their stomachs are a-quiver
'Cause they know that Tractor Jack is waiting in the bay,
I'll jump the bridge and knock them cold and sail off with their hay.
'Cause it's a heave-ho, high-ho, coming down the Plains
Stealing wheat and barley and all the other grains
And it's a ho-hey, high-hey, farmers bar your doors
When you see the Jolly Roger on Regina's mighty shores
Well, Mountie Bob he chased me, he was always at my throat
He followed on the shoreline, 'cause he didn't own a boat,
So now he's sailing with me and we call him Salty Bob.
A swinging sword, a skull-and-bones, and pleasant company,
I never pay my income tax and screw the G.S.T. (Screw it!)
Prince Albert down to Saskatoon, the terror of the sea
If you wanna reach the Co-op, boy, you gotta get by me!
'Cause it's a heave-ho, high-ho, coming down the Plains
Stealing wheat and barley and all the other grains
And it's a ho-hey, high-hey, farmers bar your doors
When you see the Jolly Roger on Regina's mighty shores
Well pirate life's appealing but you don't just find it here
I heard that in Alberta there's a band of buccaneers
They roam the Athabasca from Smith to Fort McKay
And you're bound to lose your Stetson if you have to pass their way
Well, winter is a-coming and a chill is in the breeze
My pirate days are over once the river starts to freeze
I'll be back in springtime, but now I've got to go
I hear there's lots of plundering down in New Mexico.
'Cause it's a heave-ho, high-ho, coming down the Plains
Stealing wheat and barley and all the other grains
And it's a ho-hey, high-hey, farmers bar your doors
When you see the Jolly Roger on Regina's mighty shores
'Cause it's a heave-ho, high-ho, coming down the Plains
Stealing wheat and barley and all the other grains
And it's a ho-hey, high-hey, farmers bar your doors
When you see the Jolly Roger on Regina's mighty shores
When you see the Jolly Roger on Regina's mighty shores
Facts about The Last Saskatchewan Pirate
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The Last Saskatchewan Pirate is written by Michael Mccormick, Stephen Wood, Trevor Strong, John Whytock.
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It is first released in 1992 as part of Arrogant Worms's album "The Arrogant Worms" which includes 12 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the song 'The Last Saskatchewan Pirate' by Arrogant Worms humorously tells the story of a farmer who, after facing financial struggles, decides to become a pirate on the river Saskatchewan. The lyrics use exaggerated pirate imagery to demonstrate how the farmer fights against his difficulties while he tries to meet his social obligations, which creates two main themes about his ability to overcome challenges and his wish to escape from all constraints. The last saskatchewan pirate lyrics mostly emphasizes adventure, empowerment, freedom, joy and social commentary. The song establishes two fundamental themes which examine the value of human struggle through both persistent effort and rebellious acts and adventurous activities which enable people to escape their everyday existence. The lyrics contain themes of piracy and theft, which may not be suitable for younger children without parental guidance. The content contains no explicit language or graphic material, but the depiction of criminal acts with its comedic treatment of theft should be evaluated by parents.
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The Last Saskatchewan Pirate falls under the genre Pop.
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The Last Saskatchewan Pirate song length is 3 minutes and 30 seconds.
Who wrote The Last Saskatchewan Pirate lyrics?
The Last Saskatchewan Pirate is written by Michael Mccormick, Stephen Wood, Trevor Strong, John Whytock.
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When was The Last Saskatchewan Pirate released?
It is first released in 1992 as part of Arrogant Worms's album "The Arrogant Worms" which includes 12 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind The Last Saskatchewan Pirate lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the song 'The Last Saskatchewan Pirate' by Arrogant Worms humorously tells the story of a farmer who, after facing financial struggles, decides to become a pirate on the river Saskatchewan. The lyrics use exaggerated pirate imagery to demonstrate how the farmer fights against his difficulties while he tries to meet his social obligations, which creates two main themes about his ability to overcome challenges and his wish to escape from all constraints. The last saskatchewan pirate lyrics mostly emphasizes adventure, empowerment, freedom, joy and social commentary. The song establishes two fundamental themes which examine the value of human struggle through both persistent effort and rebellious acts and adventurous activities which enable people to escape their everyday existence. The lyrics contain themes of piracy and theft, which may not be suitable for younger children without parental guidance. The content contains no explicit language or graphic material, but the depiction of criminal acts with its comedic treatment of theft should be evaluated by parents.
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Which genre is The Last Saskatchewan Pirate?
The Last Saskatchewan Pirate falls under the genre Pop.
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How long is the song The Last Saskatchewan Pirate?
The Last Saskatchewan Pirate song length is 3 minutes and 30 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Michael Mccormick, Stephen Wood, Trevor Strong, John WhytockRecord Label(s): 1993 Arrogant Worms
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