The Captain
Kasey Chambers
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Well I don't have as many friends because I'm not as pretty as I was I've kicked myself at times because I lied So I will have to learn to stand my ground I tell 'em I won't be around I'll move on over to your town and hide (CHORUS) You be the captain And I'll be no one And you can carry me away if you want to And you can lay low Just like your father And if I tread upon your feet you just say so 'Cause your the captain I am no one I tend to feel as though I owe one to you To you Well I have handed all my efforts in Searched here for my second wind Is there someone here to let me in i asked So I slammed the doors they slammed at me I found the place I'm meant to be I figured out my destiny at last (CHORUS) Did I forget to thank you for the ride I hadn't tried I tend to run away and hide (CHORUS) 'Cause your the captain I am no one I tend to feel as though I owe one to you 'Cause your the captain I am no one and i owe one to you
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Written by: KASEY CHAMBERS
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14 facts about this song
Artist Information"The Captain" is a song penned and performed by Australian singer-songwriter Kasey Chambers.
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Album DetailsThe song is the title track from her debut solo album “The Captain,” which was released in 1999.
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Awards and Recognition"The Captain" won an ARIA award in 1999 for Best Female Artist, and also Best Country Album.
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Charts PerformanceThe song reached #47 on the Australian Singles Chart, becoming a top fifty hit.
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Song ThemeWith a lyrical depth that resonated with many listeners, "The Captain" portrays themes of personal journey, identity, love, loss, and struggle.
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Country and Folk Genre"The Captain" is a mixture of country and folk genres; it combines fierce guitar strumming with soft, melancholic moments.
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Musical InfluencesChambers' music, including "The Captain" is influenced by the country music she grew up listening to in her family's Fox Hunting band.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Captain" was directed by Sam Bennetts and also won an ARIA award.
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TourFollowing the success of the album, Chambers spent several years touring, including a visit to the US where she shared the stage with Lucinda Williams.
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Notable CoverIn 2020, Australian band "Birds of Tokyo" performed a cover of "The Captain" during an episode of The Sound.
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Career Impact"The Captain" was key in establishing Kasey Chambers as a powerful new voice in the Australian music industry.
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Family InvolvementKasey’s brother, Nash Chambers, was the producer of the album, and her father, Bill Chambers, also played on the album. The family's close-knit involvement is a defining characteristic of Kasey's music career.
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Platinum StatusDespite starting off slow, the album picked up momentum and eventually went double platinum, selling over 140,000 copies.
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Song WritingThe song "The Captain" is known for Kasey Chambers' storytelling style of writing which she continued to use in her later works.
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