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English Man 'o' War Lyrics
[Into]
Yeaahhh!
[Verse 1]
Crashing through the raging sea, the flagship of the line
Commander of the English fleet, the last one of her kind
Of her kind
Searching the horizon, a thousand leagues or more
Mighty winds will carry you onto bloody war
Onto war
[Chorus]
And the four winds blow, and the tempest come
Let the seas run high 'til the battle's won
And the cannons roar
English man-of-war
[Verse 2]
Built of oak and hard as steel, master of the sea
Six thousand yards of sail she flies onto liberty
Call to arms and man the deck, soon the guns will roll
Ram the ball and load the shot, this fight will take its toll
Woah!
[Chorus]
And the four winds blow and the tempest come
Let the seas run high 'til the battle's won
And the cannons roar
English man-of-war
[Guitar Solo]
[Verse 3]
Hear the sound of iron shot smashing down the mast
Ripping through the flesh and bone, ship's company stand fast
The battle raged on through the night, flagship of the line
Bathed in pride and glory, the greatest of her time, yeah
Yeah!
[Chorus]
And the four winds blow and the tempest come
Let the seas run high 'til the battle's won
And the four winds blow and the tempest come
Let the seas run high 'til the battle's won
And the cannons roar
English man-of-war
And the cannons roar
English man-of-war
English man-of-war
Man-of-war
Yeaahhh!
Crashing through the raging sea, the flagship of the line
Commander of the English fleet, the last one of her kind
Of her kind
Searching the horizon, a thousand leagues or more
Mighty winds will carry you onto bloody war
Onto war
And the four winds blow, and the tempest come
Let the seas run high 'til the battle's won
And the cannons roar
English man-of-war
Built of oak and hard as steel, master of the sea
Six thousand yards of sail she flies onto liberty
Call to arms and man the deck, soon the guns will roll
Ram the ball and load the shot, this fight will take its toll
Woah!
And the four winds blow and the tempest come
Let the seas run high 'til the battle's won
And the cannons roar
English man-of-war
Hear the sound of iron shot smashing down the mast
Ripping through the flesh and bone, ship's company stand fast
The battle raged on through the night, flagship of the line
Bathed in pride and glory, the greatest of her time, yeah
Yeah!
And the four winds blow and the tempest come
Let the seas run high 'til the battle's won
And the four winds blow and the tempest come
Let the seas run high 'til the battle's won
And the cannons roar
English man-of-war
And the cannons roar
English man-of-war
English man-of-war
Man-of-war
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The song is a portrayal of the power and resilience of English warships during a time of naval battles and conquest. Its theme revolves around the might and glory of the English fleet, specifically focusing on a flagship that symbolizes strength, courage, and patriotism. The flagship English Man o’ War is portrayed as the last of its kind, leading a fleet through harsh waves into battle; Making notions towards the unpredictable and harsh nature of naval warfare. Roaring cannons symbolize the intensity and violence of battle, underscoring the bravery and sacrifice required to defend the honor and glory of the English fleet.
In conclusion, this track serves as a tribute to the strength and valor of the English naval forces, highlighting the resilience and heroism of the flagships as symbols of national pride, and painting a vivid picture of a bygone era of naval warfare to showcase the dangers and glory associated with defending one's homeland at sea.