Ceschi - Lament for Captain Julius lyrics

It's only a matter of time 'Til we grow up to be just like you Worn out and dry God's gifts don't give for too long do they? Captain oh captain Are you swallowing salt? Captain oh captain Are you swimming laps in blood? These stories are so damned long And most words are filler As kids we want to change worlds with our songs But most of us are quitters Captain oh captain Please prove me wrong Captain oh captain Hope I'm wrong