Lyric discussion by Stroaters 

Cover art for Quay Cur lyrics by Fiery Furnaces, The

It's about the adventures and misfortunes at seaside they experienced as a result of losing the locket. I like how the song grows faster and then slower like waves in the ocean. It uses many words from naval jargon. I wonder if it's based on some written naval adventure or something or if it's completely made up.