My Ship Comes In

from Villain Songs by Michael Barry

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The Babyland Studio cover of the fab Syd Straw song, "My Ship Comes In."

All tracks recorded live.

The original version of this song appeared on the Syd Straw album, "Pink Velour."

lyrics

When my ship comes in
I’m gonna squeeze it in a bottle
Throw it back in the water
And send it off to sea

When my ship comes in
I’m going to break this holy bottle
And christen the ocean
To whom it may concern

I’ve waited all my life and I’m waiting still
Rooted to the spot on the steepest hill
They say that there’s a way if you have the will
Of loneliness and fear I have had my fill

When my ship comes in
I’m gonna squeeze it in a bottle
Throw it back in the water
And send it off to sea

When my ship comes in
I’m going to break this holy bottle
And christen the ocean
To whom it may concern

Angels in the air whisper in my ear
What I already know but really need to hear
The heart you break the most is probably your own
Afraid to be with them, afraid to be alone

Give up your ghosts and tumble down that hill
And if you lose your way do not lose your will

My wishes like the waves are churning dear
Their force of will someday may draw you near

When my ship comes in
I’m going to break this holy bottle
And christen the ocean
To whom it may concern

When my ship comes in
I’m gonna squeeze it in a bottle
Throw it back in the water
And send it back to sea

When my ship comes in
When my ship comes in
When my ship…

credits

from Villain Songs, track released January 26, 2024
Michael Barry - vocals, guitar
Elizabeth Steen - accordion
Duke Levine - baritone guitar
Ed Valauskas - bass
Dave Mattacks - drums

Mixed by Huck Bennert.
Produced by Michael Barry (BMI)
© 2024 Ignatius J Records (BMI)

"My Ship Comes In" was written by Syd Straw, and originally appeared on her 2003 album, "Pink Velour." This cover version is performed and posted with written permission from the original copyright owner, Syd Straw.

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Michael Barry Medford, Massachusetts

Singer songwriter and guitarist for the bands "Pooka Stew" and "Super Genius."

Producer/engineer at Babyland Studio. Owner of Ignatius J Records.

Sometimes I still write and release my own records. ... more

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