You, Sailor

You, Sailor is a song originally by Erin McKeown. It has been covered by the Mountain Goats during a few live shows.

Lyrics

No longer will I beneath you shelter
All that you have given
Was never on my behalf
All this, all this and more I cede to you
Swear away in fealty
As I sail for warmer climes

I am a king
You can't deny me my kingdom

What's this camaraderie of country
That turns before me salty
Rust on fragile parts
All this, all this you have inspired
The crew and ship of empire
Rig and mast and spars
Box of stripes and stars

I am a king
You can't deny me my kingdom

You, sailor, on the lonely sea
Will you turn and promise me
You'll always be alive
Oh I might stutter, I might falter
Sail uncharted waters
Drowning, lost, then found
Drowning, lost, then found

I am a king
You can't deny me my kingdom

Live Shows this Song Was Played at

• 2014-04-15 - Pearl Street Ballroom - Northampton, MA
• 2014-04-16 - Somerville Theatre - Somerville, MA
• 2014-04-17 - Club Helsinki - Hudson, NY

Videos of this Song

• 2014-04-16 - Somerville Theatre - Somerville, MA