I'll Sail This Ship Alone Lyrics

Lyric discussion by bodymek 

Cover art for I'll Sail This Ship Alone lyrics by Beautiful South, The

I agree with shine, I think they're singing to the person who won't put the relationship first, saying they'd rather be alone than to be with someone who won't make the choice to see them exclusively. Also, If they can't be with you they'll be alone and that they'd rather be with Mr or Ms. X than find someone better or worse (Sharks and the treasure).