Man Of The Hour Lyrics - Falconer

Heading into the battle 

Against inferior foe. 

Early morning's sea lies so silent and clear. 

Let them feel a broadside 

From our three decker of pride. 

Let the enemy fleet shatter for the wind. 

The Man of the Hour 

In a challenging game, 

He rose to power 

By his family name. 

The Man of the Hour 

In the lion's den, 

Wielding his power 

While dooming his men. 

With gun ports open 

And without striking sail 

He turned the ship around to chase the Danes away. 

The wind made the ship heel 

Causing panic aboard. 

Cannons, men and cargo they all broke astray. 

Lower decks were flooded, 

Chaos and agony. 

The morning air was filled with an aria of cries. 

Crewmen jumped the rail now 

Choosing ice before the fire. 

Down from powder deck they saw the smoke arise.