The Captain And The Kid by Elton John - Lyrics and Translation

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The Captain And The Kid

Elton John

The Captain And The Kid

Song byElton John

in AlbumThe Captain And The Kid

I've been out on this road some

Can't help feeling I've been showing my friends around

I've seen it growing from next to nothing

Into a giant eating up your town

Called up the tealeaves and the tarots

Asked the gypsy what she sees in the palm of our hands

She saw a mountain and wild deer running

A crazy kid becoming a better man

But we stuck around for the fireworks

Waiting to explode

Shaped our futures, you a tumbleweed

And me on a yellow brick road

Pleasing the people some of the time

For better or for worse

An urban soul in a fine silk Suit

And a heart out west in a Wrangler shirt

[Chorus:]

And you can't go back and if you try it fails

Looking up ahead I see a rusty nail

A sign hanging from it saying "Truth for sale"

And that's what we did

No lies at all just one more tale

About the Captain and the Kid

We've been missing at times in action

Can't imagine what he said he might do for you

The devil got to come to the party sometimes

But he never got to wear our shoes

Oh we've conjured up what we created

Way back then when I was standing up in six-inch heels

Now you're riding off into the sunset

And I'm still spinning like a Catherine wheel

But we stuck around for the battle

Waiting for a plan

To turn you into the Brown Dirt Cowboy

And me into a rocket man

It pleases the people some of the time

Digging into our roots

But I got a brand new pair of shoes

And you're on a horse in old cowboy boots

[Chorus 2x]

LanguageEnglish

Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

The Captain And The Kid by Elton John is a reflective and autobiographical song that delves into the enduring friendship and professional relationship between Elton John and his longtime songwriting partner, Bernie Taupin. The song narrates the duo's journey from their humble beginnings to their rise in the music industry, capturing the changes and challenges they faced along the way. Key themes include friendship, nostalgia, perseverance, and the passage of time. Poignant moments are found in lines that recount the early days of their collaboration and the emotional bond they share, despite the ups and downs of their careers.