My Sad Captains Lyrics

Lyric discussion by spinney73 

Cover art for My Sad Captains lyrics by Elbow

I've grown up with friends, other dads mostly, who are my captains. They are strong and steady and responsible men, who still like to waste time (perfectly) and lose our minds. What a perfect song, and not at all making me feel it's about a time before children and other such responsibility.