Name: Night Ships of Mumbai
Channel: Frederick Serafim
Description: Haunting chorus and bittersweet verses convey the tragedy of young love destroyed by terrorism in Mumbai India.

Night Ships of Mumbai

Frederick Serafim

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Haunting chorus and bittersweet verses convey the tragedy of young love destroyed by terrorism in Mumbai India.

alternative progressive rock vocals jazz classical sitar eastern political world

Frederick Serafim

Primary Site for Frederick's Rock Fusion Music & Philosophy

Primary site for Frederick's rock fusion incorporating elements of rock, electronic, folk, symphonic, world, blues, jazz, latin, and country influences, with lyrics based upon personal experience, informed spiritual humanitarianism, and political/religious independence. F. J. Serafim - Vocals, Electric/Acoustic/Synth Guitars, Synthesizers, Pianos, Bass & Production Hi Frederick, I liked the lyrical concept, the musical arrangements, musicianship and vocals... ....you are on the right track with your songwriting. Wishing you success with your music, Mike (Moody Blues co-founder Mike Pinder, 2018 R&R Hall of Famers) Song order is based upon technical considerations and not any intended sonic or creative merit. Licensing only upon direct contact with artist.

Song Info

Genre

World • World General

Charts

#1,207 in subgenre Peak #4

Charts

Peak #9

Author

Frederick Serafim

Rights

Frederick Serafim 2016

Uploaded

February 08, 2025

Track Files

MP3

MP3 8.1 MB • 320 kbps • 3:33

Lossless

WAV 35.9 MB

Character

Energy

relaxed, cool

high-energy

Positivity

dark, sad, angry

happy

Appeal

unique

radio-friendly

Story behind the song

This fictionalized historical ballad features the November 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks on Mumbai.

Lyrics

She was just a sweet young girl from northtown
And he a builder's son from the countryside
They met one day in a senior class at Windermere
And dated for the remainder of the year
After graduation they divided
And followed their careers away from there
But they kept in touch and grew much fonder
And met no others who could compare
Ships in the night
He was now in research, she a writer
She dreamed of reporting the foreign press
They met up for the marriage of a good friend
Who looked so lovely in her wedding dress
They talked and planned their future life together
And spent a week in love far from the crowds
They planned to meet again and then departed
With their hearts afire flying above the clouds
Ships in the night
Suddenly the dream was sadly over
Her mother phoned the news and began to cry
On a fateful autumn day she was taken
In a hail of bloody gunfire in Mumbai
Ships in the night...