Pirates' Song of Life

I find this song beautiful and meaningful, even though I haven't heard yet its actual tune. This is the lyrics I excerpted from one of my favorite anime series and manga, called ONE PIECE. The anime series is of course more entertaining to watch. But I also enjoy reading the manga to follow the most recent chapters.

Title: SONG OF LIFE (or BINKS' SAKE)
From: One Peace (Manga Chapter 488)
Music by: Brooke
Performed by: Rumba Pirates; Straw Hat Pirates; other survivors of Thriller Bark

going to deliver binks' sake
following the sea breeze, riding on the waves
far across the salty deeps, the merry evening sun
painting circles in the sky, as the birds sing

farewell to the harbour, to my old hometown
let's all sing out with a don, as the ship sets sail
waves of gold and silver dissolve to salty spray
as we all set sail to the ends of the sea

going to deliver binks' sake
we are pirates, slicing through the seas
the waves our pillows, the ship our roost
flying proud skull on our flags and sails

now comes a storm through the far-off sky
now the waves are dancing, beat upon the drums
if you lose your nerve,this breath could be your last
but if you just hold on, the morning sun will rise

yohohoho, yohohoho (4x)

going to deliver binks' sake
today, and tomorrow, our dreams through the night
waving our goodbyes, we'll never meet again
but don't look so down; for at night the moon will rise

going to deliver binks' sake
let's all sing out with a don, a song of the waves
doesn't matter who you are, someday you'll just be bones
never-ending, ever-wand'ring, our funny trav'ling tale

yohohoho, yohohoho (4x)

It really tickles my curiosity to hear the actual melody of this song in the anime series.

One Piece is indeed one of the best animes made so far. The action, humor, and story is far better than DragonBall, Naruto and Bleach.

[I forgot where I found this fantastic digital artwork.
This is Straw Hat Luffy while activating his Gear Second.]

Sinsero,
Holy Kamote