The Killigans - Radneys Ghost Lyrics
Standing on the deck, it seems the moon is turning brighterAfter eight months out to sea, I think I’ve gone insaneOn the 21st of May, our ship sailed from NantucketCutting through still waters of the nightAt six and thirty men, the Town Ho’s whaling out of sightAnd we’ll never find our wayFor our sins we cannot paySteelkilt lay lowWhat’s that pump stopped forDamn your eyes said the mate, now you better turn toSteelkilt lay low, break you backs now ladsLook away look awaySteelkilt lay lowFor the Lake Man’s soulBeing flogged on the deck was more than he could bearSteelkilt lay lowYou’re haunted by old Radney’s Ghost, Radney’s GhostOle Rad was dropped with a punch spouted blood just like a whaleAnd Steelkilt called for the Canallers ere the crew could take him downCried the Captain from the deck, “Ye pirates, ye cutthroatsYou’re sure to burn in hell for what you’ve doneAnd I’d be glad to send you there, to the riggings with you till the morning sun!”Well Radney, poor Radney met his end in the jaws of what he huntedIn the whale’s teeth the men watched his shirt like a bloody banner waveAnd though the Town Ho sailed on, and no one shed a tearAnd the Lake Man was spared his murderous fateStill his memory stayed behind, Steelkilt was haunted till the end of his days
