Bonnie "Prince" Billy Black Captain song lyrics

Ever see someone do so well

that none could ever stop him?

Commanding o'er the hardest swell

with no force or fault to top him?

well, under all and every one

is hidden a woman or man.

who lights or inspires some higher desires

and allows him to do what he can.

What power he has, only I know.

and now I have let my captain go.

I was his true and he made my fortune.

He led, from on top of my shoulder

He could lead pure when my worship was sure

and many times even step bolder.

He loved me, and needed,

saw trouble, and greeted

What seemed so distinguished became plainly vanquished

when I went to find life on my own,

What power he has, only I know.

and now I have let my captain go.

Now men laugh at him and say

better men number in thousands.

nobody ever goes out of his way

to lessen his clouds as they crowd in.

And I am near by and I watch with a sigh

s my captain curls up like a cripple.

and hope that he goes where nobody knows

under sea and leaves not a ripple.

what power he has, only I know

and now I have let my captain go.