Carved in Salt | Dark Folk Pirate Sea Shanty

An old pirate chant—not of plunder, but of purpose. This poetic pirate song is sung from the voice of a seasoned sailor who’s learned that a vessel is more than wood and sail—it is a life, a family, a responsibility carried through calm seas and cruel storms alike.

Through salt-worn wisdom, the song explores leadership, balance, and the quiet strength it takes to provide, protect, and endure. Hard hands and soft judgment. Pull and release. Command and care.

A maritime allegory for anyone who has ever stood at the helm of a life that carries others.