Song information On this page you can find the lyrics of the song Black Captain, artist - Bonnie "Prince" Billy. Date of issue: 02.10.2011
Song language: English
Black Captain |
| Ever see someone do so well |
| That none could ever stop him |
| Commanding over the hardest swell |
| With no force or fault to top him |
| Well, under all and every word |
| Is hidden a woman or man |
| Who lights and inspires some higher desires |
| And allows him to do what he can |
| What power he has only I know |
| And now I have let my captain go |
| I was his true and he bade my fortune |
| And he leapt from on top of my shoulder |
| He could lead pure when my worship was sure |
| And many times even step bolder |
| He loved me and needed, saw trouble and greeted |
| For trouble is best met head on |
| What seems so distinguished became plainly vanquished |
| When I left to find life on my own |
| What power he has only I know |
| And now I have let my captain go |
| Now men laugh at him and say |
| That better men number in thousands |
| Nobody ever goes out of his way |
| To lessen his clowns as they crowd him |
| And I am nearby and I watch with a sigh |
| As my captain curls up like a cripple |
| And hope that he goes where nobody knows |
| Under sea and leaves not a ripple |
| What power he has only I know |
| And now I have let my captain go |