Copyright
1995, Greg Wickham
A whirling image landing on a lighted deck
A siren song to lure us from the shore
Battle lines of flesh and neon flit across field 17
The order's given, boys, we're heading off to war!
(Chorus)
Belay that order, Mister Lingam
The captain's firmly in command
Perform your duties, ignore the swelling seas,
Just sit tight and we'll head back to land.
Some neon drops, the men are getting restless
Seven minutes isn't long, we can't afford delay
Now they've taken over the wheelhouse and they're shouting
"On to boundless glory, men, let's plunge into the fray!"
(Chorus)
Belay that order, Mister Lingam,
The captain's got the upper hand
The seas out here are rough, but he's got strength enough
To guide this ship back to the land.
A wanton stretch, a wistful glance, a whiff of C. Vulgaris
Are irresistable, they worship at the mane
The sacral order's howling, and nothing else is heard
The mutineers are in command, the men are all insane!
(Chorus)
Obey that order, Mister Lingam,
The captain's lost his will to fight,
As they're drawn overboard and dragged to their reward
They'll dream of double drownings once again tonight.
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verse chords: Em G A G A G Em
Em G A G A G Em
chorus chords: Bm A G G A E
Bm A G G D E
intro 4/4 (half verse)
verse 4/4
chorus 3/4
verse 4/4
chorus 3/4
1 or 2 or 3 instrumental (keyboard lead) choruses 3/4
verse 4/4
chorus 4/4
outro 4/4 (half verse)