Robert Calvert - Ship of Fools lyrics

Sleek, swift, streamlined ship Shield-clad and shining Tell to me the tale of your trip When the limpest of men were your lining O, I know you were a ship of fools O, I know you were a ship of fools You tried to take them to new trade But they were afraid to follow Land-lubbers of the lowest grade Their hearts and their heads were both hollow O, I know you were a ship of fools O, I know you were a ship of fools But your form is far-out, framed by foam A cloven crocodile. Whale's-highway is your home Swan's-Riding is your style With a ship of fools Fine-finned, shaped like a shark The wind awaits your awaking Designed for delving into the dark Of mysteries and their making O, I know you were a ship of fools O, I know you were a ship of fools A ship of fools A ship of fools You were a ship of fools Ship of fools