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Pirate Boy

by The Milkmen

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First single from the new album 'Behind Closed Eyelids' - Release date April 13th 2018.

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"Pirate Boy"

Verse 1
Brought into this world and taught how to be a pirate boy
Raised upon this land with treasure in his hand to enjoy
Dreams his life away, forever and a day he’s made to pay
Brought into this world and taught how to be a pirate boy

Chorus
You’re forcing me to blink
You’re forcing me to pull out my teeth
And when I sleep I can feel you standing over me
When I wake the feelings take me underneath
The world that grows everyone knows where they all want to be

Verse 2
Taught a thing or two about how to be a pirate’s son
With a helping hand he became a man with a gun
His sleepless nights awake, afraid to take the blame for what he’s done
Taught a thing or two about how to be a pirate’s son

Chorus
You’re forcing me to blink
You’re forcing me to pull out my teeth
And when I sleep I can feel you standing over me
When I wake the feelings take me underneath
The world that grows everyone knows where they all want to be

Bridge
Life is planned from the start
And he knows, he knows, he chose
Life can be so damn hard
And he rose, He rose, he chose

Chorus
You’re forcing me to blink
You’re forcing me to pull out my teeth
And when I sleep I can feel you standing over me
When I wake the feelings take me underneath
The world that grows everyone knows where they all want to be

credits

released March 14, 2018
Written by Conor Mcloughlin and Collin Gorter
Performed by The Milkmen
Recorded at Poons Head Studios, Fremantle
Produced by Rob Grant and The Milkmen
Mixed and Mastered by Rob Grant

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The Milkmen Perth, Australia

Opening with its spine-tingling first single Pirate Boy, The Milkmen's sophomore album, Behind Closed Eyelids, is an intense and rewarding listening experience. Driven by the gritty vocal style of Conor Mcloughlin, the band taps a vein of dirty acoustic rock, striking gold with masterfully layered songs that delve deep into the heavier realities of life. ... more

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