XTC - The Ship Trapped in The Ice текст песни

Hurry and see, hurry and see

The ship trapped in the ice

Hurry and see, hurry and see

The frost on the rigging superficially nice

The captain sold his marbles and the crew lost theirs at dice

Hurry and see, hurry and see

The ship trapped in the ice

How can we free, how can we free

The ship trapped in the ice

How can we free, how can we free

They sailed in the shallows now theyve paid the price

The captain drank the champagne but it tasted like old spice

How can we free, how can we free

The ship trapped in the ice

And I can only see this wreck with the aid of a drink and a mirror

She may look scenic from the shore but you dont wanna come any nearer

The captains box of butterflies have all hatched out as lice

Hurry and see, hurry and see

The ship trapped in the ice

And I can only see this wreck with the aid of a drink and a mirror

She may look scenic from the shore but you dont wanna come any nearer

How can this be, how can this be

The ship trapped in the ice

How can this be, how can this be

The frozen contract has a grip like a vice

The captain dreams of flying but hes also scared of heights

Oh how can this be, cause boy its me!

The ship trapped in the ice