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Billy Bones And The White Bird

Elton John

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Billy Bones And The White Bird

Take the wheel I hear the timbers creaking

Take the wheel I think this ship is sinking

Jamaica seems so far and I've been thinking

Old Billy Bones has gone to sea and quit his dockside drinking

Check it out, check it out, check it out

And when I'm dead who'll fly the White Bird home

I'm not the ancient mariner your children know

And the sea's the field these old jack tars have sown

`Cause Billy Bones just wants to know who'll fly the White Bird home

Oh your majesty, your majesty

I heard the bosun cry

Old Billy Bones has washed ashore

Upon a foreign tide

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Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

In Elton John's song 'Billy Bones And The White Bird', the lyrics portray a vivid, almost fantastical imagery that tells a story about a journey or an adventure. The protagonist, Billy Bones, possibly a pirate-like character, embarks on a quest accompanied by the symbolic 'White Bird'. The song explores themes of freedom, adventure, and the longing for a life beyond the ordinary. Key moments in the song evoke a sense of nostalgia and a desire to break free from societal constraints, suggesting a deep yearning for exploration and discovery. The recurrent imagery of the White Bird emphasizes themes of purity, hope, and aspiration for a better future.

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