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I can't be held responsible for the things I say
For I am just a vessel in vain
And I can't be held responsible for the things I
see
For I am just a vessel in vain

No boat out on no ocean
No name there on no hull
And it's not a strain at all to remember
Those that I've left behind
They're all standing right here beside me now
And most of them with a smile

My ideals have got me on the run
Towards my connection with everyone
My ideals have got me on the run
It's my connection with everyone

Such free reign
For a vessel in vain

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by Relapser

19y ago

Such a haunting song. I was first introduced to it as it opened the movie Dead Man's Shoes (which everyone should check out).

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by generalguyz

15y ago

I saw this movie based on Relapser's recommendation. It is very good indeed. The song makes for a great intro.

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by mike100009

11y ago

It's an analogy. A ship lost at sea is a vessel in vain. Many of us often feel lost in our lives from time to time - life being the sea, ourselves being the vessel. For whatever reason, I find some solace in this track. Just know that even the heaviest waves can be crossed, with some expert steering - and a little help.

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by sollerica 10y ago

@mike100009 Thanks very much for your thoughts. I think you´re absolutely right. This is a really deeply impressing song...

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by john127190

5y ago

Absolutely love this song and used brilliantly, over the opening credits for Shane Meadows' superb film, "Dead Man's Shoes". It's more and more poignant every time I watch it

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