And with “Old Hairy Eyebrows,” we’ve saved the best for last. Here’s a queasy sea shanty tale about a man lost at sea. It begins with a slow motion image of an Egyptian boy laughing amidst the waves. Let go the aft. After this talispin, we visit the hard-snorting crew, keeping us afloat. And then the heart-breaking bridge, which is worth quoting at length:
If you bob among the waves, the bonny bonny waves
And if you’re last among the lost you’ll be lost the same.
If you bob among the waves, the bonny bonny waves
And if you’re lost among the lost it ain’t the same as being saved.
As our singer leans left, weaves right, and searches the horizon, we wade along, beautiful losers all.