Nathan Evans is a Scottish singer who rose to fame in 2020 with his viral performance of the sea shanty “Wellerman.”
He has since achieved significant success, including a number-one hit in multiple countries and a double-platinum record in the UK.
About the Song
“Wellerman” (Sea Shanty) is a folk song about a whaling ship named the Billy o’ Tea.
It talks about the crew waiting for a “Wellerman” to bring them supplies, showing their struggles and hopes for comfort.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Released | January 27, 2021. |
| Album | Wellerman |
| Producers | Nathan Evans |
Wellerman (Sea Shanty) Lyrics by Nathan Evans
There once was a ship that put to sea
And the name of the ship was the Billy of Tea
The winds blew up, her bow dipped down
Blow, my bully boys, blow (huh)
She had not been two weeks from shore
When down on her a right whale bore
The captain called all hands and swore
He’d take that whale in tow
Soon may the Wellerman come
To bring us sugar and tea and rum
One day, when the tonguin’ is done
We’ll take our leave and go
Soon may the Wellerman come
To bring us sugar and tea and rum
One day, when the tonguin’ is done
We’ll take our leave and go
~Drop~
Soon may the Wellerman come
To bring us sugar and tea and rum
One day, when the tonguin’ is done
We’ll take our leave and go
