Argh, Mateys!

The first song in the performance of Monkey Mind Pirates, Argh, Mateys asks an important question:

What's it going to be? Will you stand on the deck in the middle of the storm, or sink to the bottom of the sea?

OBJECTIVE: To learn movements to the chorus of Argh Mateys and to choreograph movements to each verse.

PROCEDURE: Follow the directions below

Chorus choreography

• Aargh, Mateys Right fist across body R --> L as right foot stomps
• Aargh, Mateys Left fist across body L --> Ras left foot stomps
• What’s it going to be? Hands out, palms up
• Will you stand on the deck Left hand on hip
• In the middle of the storm Right hand on hip
• Or sink to the bottom of the sea? Left hand above head, right hand pinching nose, bend knees down in a sinking motion

Create choreography for each verse

Verse 1:

• Come young, come old, come shy and bold
• Come sea dogs of all kinds.
• No time to waste, so let’s make haste; 
• ‘Tis treasure for to find!
• If ye be short or ye be tall,
• Ye be just what we need.
• And I won’t fault ye if yer salty: 
• Brine is what we bleed.

Verse 2:

• We’ll scour the sea all fancy-free, 
• Ol’ fate we’ll tempt and taunt.
• From oceans green to lands unseen, 
• For nothing will we want.
• So, join me crew, there’s much to do!
• Your time is nigh today…
• If ye agree to sail with me, 
• Then this is what you’ll say:

Verse 3:

• A trade wind’s near and blowin’ fast, 
• So fly the flag up high.
• Swab the deck and shine the brass
• And kiss your loves good-bye... Go down on one knee, gaze up at the stars
• Sail with me now and this I vow: 
• A trip by boat and mind
• Come tears (cry) or laughter (laugh) …
• ... what I’m after, 
• Dearer won’t you find.

VOCABULARY

Definition: An experienced sailor.

Context: Despite being an old sea dog, Captain Fitz fell overboard.

Definition: Hurry up.

Context: What’s taking so long with the Ice Cream? Make haste in there!

Definition: How sailors say the word "you."

Context: Thank ye very much for the gift, young man.

Definition: Having the flavor of or suggesting the sea or things related to the sea.

Context: Captain Fitz was a salty dog, never feeling comfortable on land.

Definition: Water containing a great deal of salt.

Context: When I swam in the ocean, I accidentally got a mouthful of brine.

Definition: To examine thoroughly and rapidly.

Context: He scoured the ground for clues where his dog might have gone.

Definition: To risk the dangers of . . .

Context: She’s tempting fate by standing on her head.

Definition: To provoke or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner.

Context: He taunted me with his sneering eyes.

Definition: Near in time.

Context: It’s nigh time you went to bed, young lady.