Boats Lyrics
Michael Patrick Kelly
Lyrics
Have we been lying to ourselves again
To cover up the things that have been going on?
Is it because we're caught up in our wishful thinking
That it seems that nothing's wrong
I know, I know
I know we know
We like to change our history
And justify, justify
We'll base it on a true story
But I know we know
I know we know
We'll tell the wind which way to sail these boats
We like to change our history
Oh come on, come on, come on
Come on, let's right some wrongs
Come on, come on, come on
Hey
You're acting like a child who's got no worries
But behind it all you're a raging bull
But look at me 'cause I'm no better
Getting good at playing the role
Of being mister cold
I know, I know
I know we know
We like to change our history
And justify, justify
We'll base it on a true story
But I know we know
And I know we know
We'll tell the wind which way to sail these boats
We like to change our history
Oh come on, come on, come on
Come on, let's right some wrongs
Come on, come on, come on
Hey
Can change the names
To protect the innocent
The times and the dates
Of every incident
Can change the names
To protect the innocent
I know, I know
Oh, I know we know
We like to change our history
And justify, justify
We'll base it on a true story
But I know we know
I know we know
We'll tell the wind which way to sail these boats
We like to change our history
Oh come on, come on, come on
Come on, let's right some wrongs
Come on, come on, come on
Come on, let's right some wrongs (Come on)
Come on, come on, come on
Come on, let's right some wrongs (Come on)
Come on, come on, come on
Song & Lyrics Facts
Boats is a song by Michael Patrick Kelly, a German-Irish singer-songwriter and musician. It was released on November 12, 2021 as part of his album B.O.A.T.S (Based On A True Story), which features 16 songs inspired by his personal experiences and stories.
The song was written by Michael Patrick Kelly and Jimmy Hogarth, a British songwriter and producer. It has a folk-pop sound with acoustic guitar, piano and drums. The lyrics are about how we sometimes lie to ourselves and change our history to justify our actions or avoid facing reality. The chorus says: We like to change our history And justify, justify We'll base it on a true story But I know we know, I know we know We'll tell the wind which way to sail these boats The song invites us to be honest with ourselves and others, and to right some wrongs that we have done or witnessed. It also reflects on how we can be influenced by our emotions and wishful thinking. Boats is a catchy and meaningful song that showcases Michael Patrick Kelly's talent as a singer and storyteller. It is one of the highlights of his album B.O.A.T.S, which he describes as "a musical journey through my life".