Published: August 15, 2025
Bonus.
This is the sea shanty, the lullaby sung by Cyrus in the story.
When sailors carry cargo or row boats, repeating endless exhausting chores, they hum this to lift their spirits. There are no instruments, and since people of various nationalities and ranks, many of whom cannot read music or lyrics, need to sing it, the lyrics are short and simple with a catchy rhythm.
It’s not really... suited as a lullaby (laughs).
【Star-Colored Wake】
Heave ho, row out, you guys!
A heartbeat of unity, perfectly in sync.
There it is — the distant shore beyond the waves.
Move the ship forward, guys!
Star-colored wake, the horizon where dreams are drawn.
Turn the rudder in search of gold coins.
Heave ho, the sun has risen.
It’s the signal to set sail — raise the anchor.
There it is — the bitter, salty sea.
The sweat and tears of sailors.
Star-colored wake, the horizon where dreams are drawn.
Turn the rudder in search of gold coins.
Heave ho, the rhythm of the raging surf.
This is the heartbeat of the sailor’s soul.
There it is — a new route past the jagged rocks.
With courage, push ahead.
Star-colored wake, the horizon where dreams are drawn.
Turn the rudder in search of gold coins.
Heave ho, the thunderous roar of battle shakes the ship.
The stinky, stinky black gunpowder.
There it is — the pirate’s jagged teeth.
Adventurers, draw your swords.
On the starry wake, the horizon where dreams are drawn.
Turn the rudder in search of gold coins.
Heave ho, the ship is full of treasure.
The fluttering ship flag is our pride.
There it is — my beloved home.
Adventure tales for my children, flowers for you.
On the starry wake, the horizon where dreams are drawn.
Turn the rudder in search of gold coins.