Bonus Content: Blow the Man Down

A classic sea shanty, with Calcinean place names. (With guest singer Sarah Dunleavy.)

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Real World History
The Black Ball Line was the name of two fleets of transatlantic packet ships, one based in Liverpool and the other in New York. 'Kicking Jack Williams' was a captain on the American side. Infamous for tough discipline on board, he was also famed for record-breaking runs.

Lyrics
Come all ye young fellows who follow the sea Wey hey, blow the man down And pray pay attention and listen to me Give me some time to blow the man down

I'm a deep water sailor just in from Hong Gao Wey hey, blow the man down If you buy me a drink, then I'll sing for you now Give me some time to blow the man down

Blow the man down, bullies, blow the man down Wey hey, blow the man down Blow him right back into Crosswater town Give me some time to blow the man down

There's tinkers and tailors and soldiers and all Wey hey, blow the man down They all ship for sailors on board the Black Ball Give me some time to blow the man down

You'll see those poor devils how they will all scoot Wey hey, blow the man down Assisted along by the toe of a boot Give me some time to blow the man down

Blow the man down, bullies, blow the man down Wey hey, blow the man down Blow him right back into Crosswater town Give me some time to blow the man down

It's starboard and larboard on deck they will sprawl Wey hey, blow the man down For Kickin' Jack Williams commands the Black Ball Give me some time to blow the man down

Lay aft now, ya lubbers, lay aft now I say Wey hey, blow the man down I'll none of yer dodges on my ship today Give me some time to blow the man down

Blow the man down, bullies, blow the man down Wey hey, blow the man down Blow him right back into Crosswater town Give me some time to blow the man down

So I'll give you fair warning before we belay Wey hey, blow the man down Don't ever take heed of what Shantymen say (Fuck off) Give me some time to blow the man down