Lyric discussion by zeffy 

Cover art for Fur Stop Caring lyrics by Right Away, Great Captain!

Firstly, what a great song. I'm sure it is "If my captain ever died" but when I first heard the lineIi thought it was followed by "I'd be right here, directing my lieutenant, pursuing absolution." I haven't seen this suggested anywhere else but it would make sense. Listen again, he doesn't over pronounce the word, but i'm certain Andy says lieutenant.

I'm certain that he doesn't. Turn your speakers up. At the end of the word is a hard "T" sound. Andy would never use that kind of emphasis on "lieutenant." Also, that would make no sense. Lieutenants don't exist in the sailing world.

3 reasons why it's "never"

the original version says "if my captain didn't die" look up a recent live version, he clearly says "never" the captain DID die