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Hellcats

from Rum & Devotion by Union Jill

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We tell the story of Anne Bonny and Mary Read, female pirates who were fierce and subversive. Spoiler alert – all the men die at the end.

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This is the tale of two women who sailed
on the Curlew with Calico Jack
And they were sharper than flint
fingers were itchy on the trigger
They fought with the sword, their pistols were drawn
At the first sight of threat to their men
And they were colder than stone
always had warmth for a lover
They were known as hellcats of the ocean
They sailed their way through rum and devotion

Drink to this, life on a pirate’s ship
Standing as sisters in arms, they fought tooth and nail

One night the rum flowed on the deck and below
When the British caught up with the ship
And then the cannonball flew
expecting the crew to surrender
The men ran below, a cowardly show
and the angry women were left
And they fought back to back,
for Calico Jack and each other
They were known as hellcats of the ocean
They sailed their way through rum and devotion

Drink to this, life on a pirate’s ship
Standing as sisters in arms, they fought tooth and nail
Drink to this, chasing a pirate’s kiss
We know there’s more than one way
to raise a man’s sail

The crew were all chained, awaiting their fate,
the scaffold instead of the sea
And then the women stood tall
cursing them all ‘meet your maker’
Both quick with child, facing their trial
they pleaded their case to the judge
And it’s curious how the innocent now saves the mother
They were known as hellcats of the ocean
They sailed their way through rum and devotion

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from Rum & Devotion, released February 7, 2021

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Union Jill York, UK

Helen Turner and Sharon Jagger produce spellbinding effects with their rich harmonies. Playing their own material, taking their inspiration from a wide range of sources, Union Jill bring their own energy and passion to the acoustic music scene. They mix traditional folk instrumentation with an edgy contemporary feel and powerful vocal delivery. ... more

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