Florence Welch's hauntingly poetic lyrics explore the self-destructive tendencies that often accompany emotional turmoil. The song delves into the protagonist's internal struggle, metaphorically depicted through vivid imagery of oceanic chaos and predatory sea creatures. The recurring question, "Did I build this ship to wreck?" suggests a reflection on personal responsibility and the consequences of one's actions. Themes of addiction, mental instability, and relational conflict are woven throughout, as evidenced by references to sleeping pills and excessive drinking. Ultimately, the song portrays a poignant battle with inner demons, where self-awareness is both a curse and a catalyst for change.
Ship to Wreck
Lyrics
Don't touch the sleeping pills, they mess with my head
Dredging up great white sharks, swimming in the bed
And here comes a killer whale, to sing me to sleep
Thrashing the covers off, it has me by its teeth
And, oh, my love, remind me, what was it that I said?
I can't help but pull the earth around me, to make my bed
And, oh, my love, remind me, what was it that I did?
Did I drink too much?
Am I losing touch?
Did I build this ship to wreck?
To wreck
To wreck
To wreck
Did I build this ship to wreck?
What's with the long face, do you want more?
Thousands of red-eyed mice, scratching at the door
Don't let the curtain catch you, 'cause you've been here before
The chair is an island, darling, you can't touch the floor
And, oh, my love, remind me, what was it that I said?
I can't help but pull the earth around me, to make my bed
And, oh, my love, remind me, what was it that I did?
Did I drink too much?
Am I losing touch?
Did I build this ship to wreck?
To wreck
To wreck
To wreck
Did I build this ship to wreck?
And, good God
Under starry skies we are lost
And into the breach we got tossed
And the water's coming in fast
And, oh, my love, remind me, what was it that I said?
I can't help but pull the earth around me, to make my bed
And, oh, my love, remind me, what was it that I did?
Did I drink too much?
Am I losing touch?
Did I build this ship to wreck?
To wreck
To wreck
To wreck
Did I build this ship to wreck?
To wreck
To wreck
To wreck
Did I build this ship to wreck?
Writer(s): Thomas Edward Percy Hull, Florence Leontine Mary Welch
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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