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Captain, Oh Captain! Lyrics by Saint Wellesley

You Don’t Know Shit ’Bout

2016

[Verse 1]
Of all of the islands, you were my favourite
You gave me your sand in a jar and I saved it
When the waves hit your shore, I saw you get impatient
You sent them away, this is not a vacation
[Pre-Chorus]
With grace, she'll kill you, she'll leave scratches on your bones
She'll tell you what you need to hear to make you feel at home
[Chorus]
"Captain, oh captain!" I cry as he's smoking
Says, "Baby in Rome, we must do like the Romans"
I'm hoping the ocean will heal what is broken
Captain, oh captain, please keep this boat floating
Captain, oh captain, please keep this boat floating
[Verse 2]
Tell me you're disappointed like it'd hurt me
Darling, it's not the first time I've heard it
If I tell you you've hurt me, you don't decide if you didn't
You'll have to try harder to become a martyr
[Chorus]
"Captain, oh captain!" I cry as he's smoking
Says, "Baby in Rome, we must do like the Romans"
I'm hoping the ocean will heal what is broken
Captain, oh captain, please keep this boat floating
Captain, oh captain, please keep this boat floating
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Saint Wellesley

Saint Wellesley

About “Captain, Oh Captain!” by Saint Wellesley

Read the complete lyrics to "Captain, Oh Captain!" by Saint Wellesley from the album "You Don’t Know Shit ’Bout" in 2016. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under LGBTQ+, DIY Punk, Alternative.

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"Captain, Oh Captain!" appears on "You Don’t Know Shit ’Bout" in 2016.

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