The title of this post came from a Craigslist posting I happened upon. And so, without further ado...
Thursday Afternoon Pirate Wanted
the old woman fell into the river
on a wednesday swept to the sea
it was there she dreamed of lovers
it was there she was set free
all the oceans crash in heaven
wash you up and let you down
she was left upon the island
in a strapless evening gown
she could see past the horizon
she resolved to be undaunted
she placed an ad in heaven:
thursday afternoon pirate wanted
bring your golden dreams of love
(chorus)
golden dreams and endless bounty
sweetest rum and candlelight
hold her like the mermaid's daughter
hold her close and hold her tight
set your sword upon the mantle
do not fear eternity
lay upon the bed beside her
making love beside the sea
her family held a funeral
all the mourners passed by her grave
flowers landed on her shadow
there was nothing left to save
solemn are the ways of mourners
when a lady's laid to rest
what a lady sees in heaven
is anybody's guess
she sees golden dreams of love
(chorus)
golden dreams and endless bounty
sweetest rum and candlelight
hold her like the mermaid's daughter
hold her close and hold her tight
set your sword upon the mantle
do not fear eternity
lay upon the bed beside her
making love beside the sea
ride the seas in search of treasure
hoist the sail and tie the mast
she is waiting for her lover
she will wait until the last
forget the cannon and the slaughter
and the world that is so haunted
answer the call from beyond the 'morrow
thursday afternoon pirate wanted
bring your golden dreams of love
(chorus)
golden dreams and endless bounty
sweetest rum and candlelight
hold her like the mermaid's daughter
hold her close and hold her tight
set your sword upon the mantle
do not fear eternity
lay upon the bed beside her
making love beside the sea
the old woman fell into the river
on a wednesday swept to the sea
it was there she dreamed of lovers
it was there she was set free
all the oceans crash in heaven
wash you up and let you down
she was left upon the island
in a strapless evening gown
she could see past the horizon
she resolved to be undaunted
she placed an ad in heaven:
thursday afternoon pirate wanted
bring your golden dreams of love
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Image of pirate ship from here.
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