The Ship Trapped In The Ice Lyrics - Xtc

Hurry and see, hurry and see 

The ship trapped in the ice 

Hurry and see, hurry and see 

The frost on the rigging superficially nice 

The captain sold his marbles and the crew lost theirs at dice 

Hurry and see, hurry and see 

The ship trapped in the ice 

How can we free, how can we free 

The ship trapped in the ice 

How can we free, how can we free 

They sailed in the shallows now they've paid the price 

The captain drank the champagne but it tasted like old spice 

How can we free, how can we free 

The ship trapped in the ice 

And I can only see this wreck with the aid of a drink and a mirror 

She may look scenic from the shore but you don't wanna come any nearer 

The captain's box of butterflies have all hatched out as lice 

Hurry and see, hurry and see 

The ship trapped in the ice 

And I can only see this wreck with the aid of a drink and a mirror 

She may look scenic from the shore but you don't wanna come any nearer 

How can this be, how can this be 

The ship trapped in the ice 

How can this be, how can this be 

The frozen contract has a grip like a vice 

The captain dreams of flying but he's also scared of heights 

Oh how can this be, cause boy it's me! 

The ship trapped in the ice