Death Ship Lyrics

Lyric discussion by quamp 

Cover art for Death Ship lyrics by Hoodoo Gurus

The singer is using the metaphor of a ghost ship for his life. He was in love with a woman, but heard a false rumor about her being untrue. After leaving her, he's now lonely and wants someone else in his life. However, word of his mistrust is everywhere, so no woman wants him. He feels cursed and adrift in a sea of mistrust.

This also parallels the story of the Flying Dutchman, a famous ghost ship that is from SSouth Africa.