Shipwreck Dreams

from South Ocean by James Brook

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Written Fremantle/Antarctica Operation Waltzing Matilda 2009
Dedicated to the crew of yacht Bezerk

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(Am)In the Freo town hall the pirate flag (F)flys
(Am)Speeches and cheers of ships that have(F) died
(G)Getting a bit scared see the freezing cold (F)dark
(G)Trapped in the hull in Antarctica(F)

(Am)Little bit sad if this is the (F)end
After(Am) nine hard months of (F)working
It’s the (G)last chance now

You can (Am)stay on the dock
Could be going (C)to our graves
In the (G)Southern (F)Ocean

This year it’s the big one
Were gunna stop them or they’re gunna do us
Keeping the wild alive for one more year
Want to see you again
Want to survive

CHORUS

If the engines fail again or a growler we hit
Risking it all in a half arsed ship
Don’t wanna die four days to decide
We’re coming to rescue ice water mammals
Swimming across the world
Mothers children
Mothers children

Hunting machines
Ocean is not your factory
The icy wastes
You can stay on the dock
Could be going to our graves in the Southern Ocean

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from South Ocean, released November 30, 2012

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James Brook

James Brook plays an alt folk/ folk punk style. Since the 90's he has combined activism and music, travelling the world and releasing multiple albums about his experiences. he has fronted bands Ecowar, Boarding Party and Skreechtramps as well as his solo work. ... more

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