Ship of Fools
World Party
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We're setting sail to the place on the map From which no one has ever returned Drawn by the promise of the joker and the fool By the light of the crosses that burned Drawn by the promise of the women and the lace And the gold and the cotton and pearls It's the place where they keep all the darkness you need You sail away from the light of the world on this trip, baby You will pay tomorrow You're gonna pay tomorrow You will pay tomorrow Oh, oh, oh Save me, save me from tomorrow I don't want to sail with this ship of fools, no, no Oh, save me, save me from tomorrow I don't want to sail with this ship of fools, no, no I want to run and hide right now Avarice and greed are gonna drive you over the endless sea They will leave you drifting in the shallows Or drowning in the oceans of history Traveling the world, you're in search of no good But I'm sure you'll build your Sodom like you knew you would Using all the good people for your galley slaves As you're little boat struggles through the warning waves, but you don't pay You will pay tomorrow You're gonna pay tomorrow, yeah You're gonna pay tomorrow Save me, save me from tomorrow I don't want to sail with this ship of fools, no, no, no Save me, save me from tomorrow I don't want to sail with this ship of fools Where's it comin' from? Oh, where's it goin' to? It's just a, it's just a ship of fools All abord now Doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo Doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo Doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo Doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo Doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo Doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo...
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Written by: KARL EDMOND DE VERE WALLINGER
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8 facts about this song
Release Facts"Ship of Fools" is a song by the British band, World Party - a solo project of the former Waterboys keyboardist Karl Wallinger.
- The song was released on Wallinger's 1986 debut album, Private Revolution.
- In the U.S., it was released as a single in 1987.
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Chart Ranking FactsThe song was a major success and peaked at number 5 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1987.
- It also secured the 4th position on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.
- In the band's home country, the U.K., the song only reached number 42.
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Music Video FactsThe music video for "Ship of Fools" is mostly black and white.
- It features an array of historical figures from different cultures, illustrating the cyclical nature of human civilization.
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Song Theme Facts"Ship of Fools" highlights Wallinger's concern about the environment and human impact on the planet.
- The song also critiques capitalism and commercialism.
- Its lyrics include the phrase "save me from tomorrow," illustrating a need for change in order to secure a better future.
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Cover Version FactsThe American rock band, The Grateful Dead, covered "Ship of Fools", but their version is not related to World Party's song. They share the same title, but the melodies, lyrics, and themes are different.
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Album Ranking FactsOn the Album Rock Tracks chart, "Ship of Fools" spent an impressive 9 weeks at No. 1 position.
- It made "Private Revolution" one of the successful albums of the time in the rock genre and is considered a significant mark in World Party's discography.
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Miscellaneous FactsIn the popular television series The Office (U.S. version), the character Andy Bernard, played by Ed Helms, sings "Ship of Fools" in the episode "Product Recall".
- It has been frequently used in various media and has gained a timeless appeal.
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Recognition FactsEven after decades of its release, "Ship of Fools" remains one of the most loved songs by World Party and is often played on classic rock radio stations.
- It is also rated as one of the impressive solo works by Karl Wallinger, who was popular for his instrumental skills and songwriting in the Waterboys.
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