The Gulls - Pirates Lyrics

We wash our hands daily
But the dirt under our fingers sticks
We run into burning houses
Just to tear them down
Pockets full of change and smiles
Nothing left, but sweater holes and howls
Of laughing destruction
Echoing through nightmares and daydreams
I'm sailing through life, Dad
Take what you can, give nothing back
We cheat, we steal, we eat, we love, and destroy
But, you rats, we're happy
Hang me up to dry
If you can catch me
Yo ho, yo ho, yo ho
A Pirate's life for me
We love to fall in love everyday
While merrily we swim in wine
Music walks me with a lease
While I pull troubles out of my teeth
Always run towards the sun
And grab whatever you can hold
Let the love fill your loins
I'll slap your back
I'll take your hat
And tell you to join
I'm sailing through life, Dad
Take what you can, give nothing back
We cheat, we steal, we eat, we love, and destroy
But, you rats, we're happy
Hang me up to dry
If you can catch me
Yo ho, yo ho, yo ho
A Pirate's life for me
We've seen the corners of this world
So much exploring left to do
But no matter where you are
Always pack the bowl for two
I'm sailing through life, Dad
Take what you can, give nothing back
We cheat, we steal, we eat, we love, and destroy
But, you rats, we're happy
Hang me up to dry
If you can catch me
Yo ho, yo ho, yo ho
Yo ho, yo ho, yo ho
Yo ho, yo ho, yo ho
A Pirate's life for me