What a privilege it is to be A barnacle out at sea With my home on the hull of a boat On an ocean adventure I float I’ve seen places and so many things Of which other creatures only dream On a ship tossed and turned by the waves I’m a part of the crew, true and brave I’ve seen a close call with a whale Who damaged the boat with her tail A plank-walking pirate passed by On his way down he said hi I’ve sat in the docks in strange lands And hear voices I can’t understand I’ve found myself covered in tea From a ravaging rebel melee I’ve often been kissed by a fish One particularly do I miss But sadly the boat travelled on And the love of my life was then gone Other barnacles stay on the rocks To get stepped on by sandals and socks But some of us travel the earth For the truest sea creature rebirth Yes we only have one life to live So why not give it all we can give? Sail the world over, just take it from me A barnacle out at sea