Trawlerman's Song
Mark Knopfler
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We're taking on water diesel and stores Laying up awhile before I'm back on board They're patching her up to go fishing again They're welding her rudder scrubbing her keel Scars on her belly need time to heal In the dock with the trawler men I know all the people there's nobody new Soon we'll be leaving with the same old crew On the green water the tumbling sea They ain't running like the good old days Time's just slipping down the old slipways In the dock so dear to me Dark is the night I need a guiding light to keep me From foundering on the rocks My only prayer Is just to see you there at the end Of my wandering back in the dock I could use a layoff getting my strength back But there's a loan to pay off and a few skip jack So it's a turnaround back in the southerly wind Pirates coming in to steal our gold You can count yourself lucky with a profit in the hold In the dock when we come in Dark is the night I need a guiding light to keep me From foundering on the rocks My only prayer Is just to see you there at the end Of my wandering Back in the dock
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Written by: MARK KNOPFLER
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10 facts about this song
Song Authorship"Trawlerman's Song" is written and performed by British singer-songwriter and guitarist Mark Knopfler.
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Album DetailsThe track is part of his fifth solo studio album, "Shangri-La", which was released in September 2004.
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Song ThemeReflecting Knopfler’s tradition of telling stories in his songs, "Trawlerman's Song" is about the tough and dangerous life of the fisherman at sea.
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Musical StyleGenerally categorized under Roots Rock, Mark Knopfler adds elements of folk and country, evident in "Trawlerman's Song," which features his distinctive fingerstyle guitar playing.
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Critical ReceptionThough no official chart position, the song is well-liked by fans and critics for Knopfler's smooth and nuanced guitar playing style, storytelling lyrics, and compelling delivery.
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Live Performances"Trawlerman's Song" has been performed in many of Knopfler's concerts, showcasing his guitar prowess. He performs it live on both acoustic and electric guitar.
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Extended PlayKnopfler also released an EP named after "Trawlerman's Song." This five-song EP included live versions from shows at small European venues during his 2005 tour promoting "Shangri-La."
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Kinship to SeaLike many songs by Mark Knopfler, "Trawlerman's Song" reflects Knopfler's ties to the sea. He was born in Glasgow and raised in the seaside town of Blyth, Northumberland, England.
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Rhythmic FeelMusically, the song employs a slow, steady rhythm that mimics the movement of the sea and the monotonous trawler work, which amplifies the thematic content of the song.
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In their BootsLike many of Mark Knopfler's tunes, this song puts listeners in the shoes of a character. We follow the strain and struggles, as well as the small moments of joy experienced by a fisherman.
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