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Artist/Band: Idlewild
Lyrics for Song: When the Ship Comes In
Lyrics for Album: Other Songs - Idlewild



Oh the time will come up

When the winds will stop

And the breeze will cease to be breathing

Like the stillness in the wind

Before the hurricane begins

The hour that the ship comes in



And the sea will split

And the ships will hit

And the sands on the shore will be shaking

And the tide will sound

Then the winds will pound

And the morning will be breaking



Oh the fishes will laugh

As they swim out of the path

And the seagulls will be smiling

And the rocks on the sand

Will proudly stand

The hour that the ship comes in



And the words that are used

For to get the ship confused

Will not be understood as they're spoken

For the chains of the sea

Will have busted in the night

And will be buried at the bottom of the ocean



A song will lift

As the mainsail shifts

And the boat drifts on to the shoreline

And the sun will respect

Every face on the deck

The hour that the ship comes in



And the sands will roll

Out a carpet of gold

For your weary toes to be touching

And the ship's wise men

Will remind you once again

That the whole wide world is watching


About When the Ship Comes In

"When the Ship Comes In" by Idlewild stands as a defining track from the band's early era, capturing the raw, post-punk energy that characterized their debut period. Released before their major commercial breakthrough, the song exemplifies the genre's characteristic blend of driving rhythms and melodic vocals, reflecting the Scottish indie scene's influence on the group's sound. It serves as a testament to their development from a local act into a significant force in alternative rock, showcasing a production style that prioritized atmosphere and emotional intensity over polished perfection. The recording captures a moment in time when the band was honing their signature approach, laying the groundwork for future hits and establishing a legacy that would resonate through the 2000s. Its enduring appeal lies in its authentic delivery and the way it encapsulates the restless spirit of its era, making it a crucial piece of their discography for fans of the genre.


Album Lyrics: Other Songs - Idlewild


Idlewild
"Other Songs - Idlewild"


1. (1903-70)
2. 1990 Nightmare
3. A Distant History
4. A Tone
5. All This Information
6. Boys Don't Cry
7. Broken Windows
8. Chandelier
9. Chanderlier (10.15 Version)
10. Don't Let Me Change
11. Everything Flows
12. Faster
13. Forgot to Follow
14. Galvestons Dead
15. Great Times Wasted
16. Hidden Ways
17. Hold on to Your Breath
18. House Alone
19. I Found that Essence Rare
20. I Want to Be a Writer
21. I Was Made to Think It
22. I've Only Just Begun
23. It'll Take a Long Time
24. Lookin' for a Love
25. Meet Me at the Harbour
26. Mince Showercap (Part 1)
27. Mince Showercap (Part 2)
28. Mince Showercap (Part 3)
29. No Wiser
30. Palace Flophouse
31. Paranoid
32. Pleasure and Pain
33. Poor Thing
34. Queen of the Troubled Teens
35. Rescue
36. The Nothing I Know
37. The Work We Never Do
38. Theory of Achievement
39. There's Glory in Your Story
40. These Are Just Years
41. This Is Worse
42. We Always Have to Impress
43. West Haven
44. What Am I Going to Do?
45. When the Ship Comes In
46. Winter Is Blue