The Curse

The Curse is eleventh track on Written In Salt.

This song is a Longest Johns original, written by Dave Robinson.

Lyrics
These lyrics are based on the version performed by the Longest Johns on their album, Written In Salt. A young boy I was, barely out of my home I stepped to the world with a meaning to roam I signed with a captain who promised me gold And adventure to quicken the heart of the bold For fourteen odd years I did struggle alone For the cause I worked my fingers down to the bone Saw nought but the scuppers, saw nought of my pay Then was cast off and sent on my way {Chorus} (Ho!) A curse upon you, sorrow, fall thick and fast! Your days have been numbered, each hour your last May the land, sea or sky turn to swallow you whole And fore'er ne'er forget what you stole I found me some cohorts, the bravest and true No captain was prouder to call such men crew They could rally a cry and the battle was won I'd face off a cannon if they but looked on The mutinous dogs bound my hands while I slept Swapped their honour for treasures and gold that we kept Threw me over the side with all kindness I'd shown Now I've vowed to sail always alone! {Chorus} I met a fair maiden one round upon shore I fell for her smile as I'd ne'er done before I pledged her my world for as long as I lived I'd have offered her more if I had more to give My pockets she emptied, still I offered the rest She obliged and then ripped out the heart from my chest She set me adrift free to float to world's end With a bottle as my only friend! {Chorus} Now maybe there's some of you wondering hence Not all parts of my life fit together with sense If these are your thoughts allow me to explain Listen close now for I will not say it again I curse you yourself with the doubts that you've shown For this is my life and I've made it my own Walk your path and you'll have your own stories in time To that day I shall drink just to mine {Chorus til Finish}