The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
We're gonna feed you to the fishes
Avast, ye land lubbers, gather round and hear my tale
Of the high seas adventures that never grow stale
I was a young swabby, just learning the ring and ropes
When I set sail with a crew that never loses hope
Shiver me timbers, matey, the wind's blowing so strong
Our ship's riding high and our spirits never gone
Shiver me timbers, matey, the waves are crashing high
We'll weather any storm with the oceans as our guide
Yo ho ho ho
Yo ho ho ho
Our captain was a fearless leader with the heart of gold
He taught us all about bravery, honor and being bold
From the Caribbean to the Spanish main we sailed with pride
Our black flag waving high with nothing left to hide
Shiver me timbers, matey, the wind's blowing so strong
Our ship's riding high and our spirits never gone
Shiver me timbers, matey, the waves are crashing high
We'll weather any storm with the oceans as our guide
On the sea we'll find our freedom with every passing breeze
We're swashbuckling pirates living just as we please
So join us on our journey and embrace the pirate life
Full of adventure, danger, but never any strife
Shiver me timbers, matey, the wind's blowing so strong
Our ship's riding high and our spirits never gone
Shiver me timbers, matey, the waves are crashing high
We'll weather any storm with the oceans as our guide
So come aboard our vessel and let your spirit fly
Together we'll sail the seven seas until the day we die
Shiver me timbers, matey, join our pirate crew
And we'll show you a world that's nothing but true
Shiver me timbers, matey, the wind's blowing so strong
Our ship's riding high and our spirits never gone
Shiver me timbers, matey, the waves are crashing high
We'll weather any storm with the oceans as our guide
Shiver me timbers
Walk the plank, boys
Yo ho ho ho, walk the plank
Avast, ye land lubbers, gather round and hear my tale
Of the high seas adventures that never grow stale
I was a young swabby, just learning the ring and ropes
When I set sail with a crew that never loses hope
Shiver me timbers, matey, the wind's blowing so strong
Our ship's riding high and our spirits never gone
Shiver me timbers, matey, the waves are crashing high
We'll weather any storm with the oceans as our guide
Yo ho ho ho
Yo ho ho ho
Our captain was a fearless leader with the heart of gold
He taught us all about bravery, honor and being bold
From the Caribbean to the Spanish main we sailed with pride
Our black flag waving high with nothing left to hide
Shiver me timbers, matey, the wind's blowing so strong
Our ship's riding high and our spirits never gone
Shiver me timbers, matey, the waves are crashing high
We'll weather any storm with the oceans as our guide
On the sea we'll find our freedom with every passing breeze
We're swashbuckling pirates living just as we please
So join us on our journey and embrace the pirate life
Full of adventure, danger, but never any strife
Shiver me timbers, matey, the wind's blowing so strong
Our ship's riding high and our spirits never gone
Shiver me timbers, matey, the waves are crashing high
We'll weather any storm with the oceans as our guide
So come aboard our vessel and let your spirit fly
Together we'll sail the seven seas until the day we die
Shiver me timbers, matey, join our pirate crew
And we'll show you a world that's nothing but true
Shiver me timbers, matey, the wind's blowing so strong
Our ship's riding high and our spirits never gone
Shiver me timbers, matey, the waves are crashing high
We'll weather any storm with the oceans as our guide
Shiver me timbers
Walk the plank, boys
Yo ho ho ho, walk the plank
Lyrics submitted by MusicFREAK20
Shiver Me Skillet (feat. Jody Hoover, Jaydon Miller & Chance Miller) Lyrics as written by Jody Hoover Jr.
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