Sea Shanty: Carry Me Back

The anchor is lifted, the ropes are untied The morning tide pulls us to the grey ocean side. I left my dear Mary with tears on her face And a promise to meet in a far better place. So raise up your glass to the girls on the shore For many of us will see them no more. But I keep her golden locket close to my heart No ocean, no distance, can keep us apart. The harbor is fading, the town is so small I can’t hear the church bells, I can't hear them call. We trade the green grass for the blue and the grey To hunt for the treasure so far, far away. If I should fall to a cannon or blade Don't bury me deep in the cold willow shade. Just toss me to sea so the currents can flow And carry me back to the girl I know. So raise up your glass to the girls on the shore For many of us will see them no more. But I keep her golden locket close to my heart No ocean, no distance, can keep us apart. Wait for me, Mary... ​Creative Process: 🎨 Artwork: Generated with Gemini AI. I carefully select and prompt the image that best matches the atmosphere of the track. ✍️ Lyrics & Curation: I use Gemini AI to brainstorm lyrical themes, personally selecting the final verses for the song. 🎵 Music & Vocals: Produced with Suno AI. I go through many iterations and versions to find the one that sounds just right. 🎬 Editing: Final assembly and production done in CapCut. ​This video represents my journey in AI music curation, where I spend hours finding the perfect combination of sound and imagery. ​#FolkMusic #SeaShanty #AcousticBallad #TheGoldenLocket #OriginalSong #CelticFolk #SailorSong #Storytelling #NewMusic2025 #CinematicMusic #AcousticGuitar #EmotionalSong