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Procol Harum A Salty Dog Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 7/10 [3 votes]Album: A Salty Dog / Original Release Date: 1969Genre: RockSong Duration: 4 min 39 sec
PROCOL HARUM
- A Salty Dog Lyrics / with translations(brooker / reid)
'all hands on deck, we've run afloat!' I heard the captain cry
'explore the ship, replace the cook: let no one leave alive!'
Across the straits, around the horn: how far can sailors fly?
A twisted path, our tortured course, and no one left alive
We sailed for parts unknown to man, where ships come home to die
No lofty peak, nor fortress bold, could match our captain's eye
Upon the seventh seasick day we made our port of call
A sand so white, and sea so blue, no mortal place at all
We fired the gun, and burnt the mast, and rowed from ship to shore
The captain cried, we sailors wept: our tears were tears of joy
Now many moons and many junes have passed since we made land
A salty dog, this seaman's log: your witness my own hand
'all hands on deck, we've run afloat!' I heard the captain cry
'explore the ship, replace the cook: let no one leave alive!'
Across the straits, around the horn: how far can sailors fly?
A twisted path, our tortured course, and no one left alive
We sailed for parts unknown to man, where ships come home to die
No lofty peak, nor fortress bold, could match our captain's eye
A sand so white, and sea so blue, no mortal place at all
We fired the gun, and burnt the mast, and rowed from ship to shore
The captain cried, we sailors wept: our tears were tears of joy
Now many moons and many junes have passed since we made land
A salty dog, this seaman's log: your witness my own hand
Facts about A Salty Dog
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A Salty Dog is written by Keith Reid, Gary Brooker.
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It is first released in 1969 as part of Procol Harum's album "A Salty Dog" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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When it comes to the meaning of the lyrics, 'A Salty Dog', the song by Procol Harum describes the adventures of a ship's crew that goes through hardships before they arrive at a wonderful, mythical island. The lyrics metaphorically portray life as a journey with its ups and downs, and they emphasize the strength and happiness that come from defeating difficulties and hearing about new places. The salty dog lyrics mostly convey adventure, nostalgia, happiness, meditation, and even a bit of angst. On the other hand, the song also underlines the themes of adventure and exploration, loss and sacrifice, nostalgia and reflection. The lyrics deal with the themes of oceanic adventures and loss which might be too much for the littlest ones. The absence of violence or other mature content is clear, but the elements of death and despair might still be a reason for parents' help and advice.
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A Salty Dog falls under the genre Rock.
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A Salty Dog song length is 4 minutes and 39 seconds.
Who wrote A Salty Dog lyrics?
A Salty Dog is written by Keith Reid, Gary Brooker.
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When was A Salty Dog released?
It is first released in 1969 as part of Procol Harum's album "A Salty Dog" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind A Salty Dog lyrics?
When it comes to the meaning of the lyrics, 'A Salty Dog', the song by Procol Harum describes the adventures of a ship's crew that goes through hardships before they arrive at a wonderful, mythical island. The lyrics metaphorically portray life as a journey with its ups and downs, and they emphasize the strength and happiness that come from defeating difficulties and hearing about new places. The salty dog lyrics mostly convey adventure, nostalgia, happiness, meditation, and even a bit of angst. On the other hand, the song also underlines the themes of adventure and exploration, loss and sacrifice, nostalgia and reflection. The lyrics deal with the themes of oceanic adventures and loss which might be too much for the littlest ones. The absence of violence or other mature content is clear, but the elements of death and despair might still be a reason for parents' help and advice.
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Which genre is A Salty Dog?
A Salty Dog falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song A Salty Dog?
A Salty Dog song length is 4 minutes and 39 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Keith Reid, Gary BrookerRecord Label(s): 2012 A&M Records
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