Shanty

Drunken Sailor: what the song means

Popular even before ShantyTok, Drunken Sailor is probably the most widely known sea shanty. It’s the go-to tune when pirates are mentioned. Children know it from Spongebob. Teens know it from TikTok. And Adults know it from a huge selection of TV shows and movies. Like all shanties, it’s a song used to keep time …

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Santiana: what the song means

Santiana is a well-known shanty – sometimes known as ‘Plains of Mexico’ due to the line being used repeatedly throughout. But few people actually know what the lyrics mean. We’re going to change that. Get ready to learn all about Santiana. We’ll dig into the history of the song, break down the lyrics, and share …

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