The Curse | The Longest Johns

From our album, Written in Salt, The Curse tells the tale of Daves many adventures through his life. Question the accuracy of this retelling at your own peril...
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[@Justsomegamergamingandstuff]

Me patiently waiting for a Moby Duck music video

[@AutumnRaison]

Okay that's a video I now realise I need

[@shanesilvertail6302]

It calls for a cartoon-y animation :P

[@occamsbroadsword6087]

Quack

[@gimrrin8724]

What about a On the Railroad music video (I don't know why but I love this song)

[@thewiseturtle]

Featuring Dab Chick from Barnaby Dixon!

[@LelouchVee]

A crossdressing pirate, a down-on-his-luck Victorian gentleman, a steam train engineer and a disgruntled dark sorcerer walk into a bar...

[@piotrwisniewski70]

And that's just the first client

[@magicl3o]

-Lelouch vi Britannia

[@johnathanfurber976]

Sounds like the start to your average dnd campaign

[@elgaperks8107]

and thats when the cops showed up

[@DraconaiAuracto]

I would've guessed that was a disgruntled Victorian Assassin, but hey.

[@calebmurphy9406]

Someone needs to tell these lads they can't just keep being the best thing ever.

[@Denley1526]

But they are!!! :)

[@foreveruseless1292]

They just keep going

[@katenaccios]

Plot twist: they will

[@calebmurphy9406]

@@Denley1526 We truly don't deserve them, but we're glad to have them.

[@epicslayerguy99]

says who?

[@rationalityrules]

I can see you've been spending your talent points on production. Great work! I imagine the makeup session before filming had a lot of laughs :D

[@VictorGreinvolfe48]

@Brodie Kellan SHUT UP

[@YGP64]

1:50

[@seigyert5245]

You were right

[@dip_doop]

but how can you prove that their makeup exists?

[@alextowers3564]

Didn't expect to see you here!

[@david5310]

it's been raining all day and at the point where you all faced at the camera and said "A curse upon you" there was a loud thunder and now it's turned into a thunderstorm. thank you longest johns, i'm pretty sure you've actually cursed me

[@LuckySketches]

There's an easy way to tell. Have you forgotten what you stole?

[@Lunar_Atronach]

Did show doubts about his story?

[@azryxthefolf6331]

Your days are numbered David, each hour may be your last.

[@vodyapraelium8772]

Does your sorrow fall thick and fast?

[@Blackhawkdvz]

Nah ‘twas just the world being dramatic.....probably

[@endlessnoodle3056]

Damn, that "I curse you yourself" part is one of the most epic things I've ever heard

[@calebmurphy9406]

The writing on their originals always stands out. They always manage to condense a narrative seamlessly into the structure of the song while still staying perfectly true to the genre they're replicating. Just an absolutely stupid amount of talent from these gents. Bravo, boys! 10/10

[@LarboardAnimations9660]

Agreed, Captains Daughter, Fire and Flame, Bones in the ocean, and _many_ others

[@calebmurphy9406]

@@LarboardAnimations9660 Drunken Sailor and Ashes are some of my favourites.

[@abbyj8915]

This looks like a D&D party I wanna be a part of

[@corvid_gremlin]

me too - which one you wanna be then I'll pick one?

[@Aaron-dw4fr]

@@corvid_gremlin well clearly whoever DM's has to be the dude in the robes

[@corvid_gremlin]

@@Aaron-dw4fr I don't DM so that aint me lol

[@hansgetzeflammenwerfer8090]

I call underpaid victorian gentleman

[@corvid_gremlin]

@@hansgetzeflammenwerfer8090 can i be the crossdressing pirate

[@Mastermind2921]

"For fourteen odd years I've been singing this song" haha LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@vulpesvolatilis]

I don't get it, could someone explain?

[@LincMinecrafter]

@@vulpesvolatilis same here

[@beebonic_plague7102]

@@vulpesvolatilis I think the joke is that 14 is even, not odd. 🤷

[@waves_under_stars]

@@vulpesvolatilis they quote from the song, with alterations. The original line was "for fourteen-odd years I did struggle alone."

[@vulpesvolatilis]

@@waves_under_stars I still don't get this comment, what's so funny about the line?

[@CheeseISlikeFEET]

Robbie is always so ready to get in drag. I love it.

[@andrewwelch5302]

Context: Bad Luck Brian's Pirate Ancestor relays his story via shanty.

[@danielbaird6662]

Poor Luck Peter?

[@lycirus2331]

Very unfortunate Victor?

[@markunderwood219]

This is everything I imagined a music video for this song would be. Also, that is the angriest I've ever seen Dave and I am now very scared.

[@demonictogaaftoncipherstar4271]

Never heard the song Now it is probably my addiction

[@doodadamlol]

I love this version! Although they have an older version where they seem to layer their voices a lot more with more reverb and it is honestly one of the most haunting things I have ever heard, would recommend listening to both versions!

[@demonictogaaftoncipherstar4271]

@@doodadamlol Oh ok thanks But I just love listening to all of their shanties

[@amyhalberg645]

Same

[@Capa2.]

One might say... it’s your curse

[@demonictogaaftoncipherstar4271]

@@Capa2. I love a good pun

[@benmiller7882]

Dave normally: -_- Dave in this: >:(

[@MerryMoss]

Congratulations, you almost made me spew out my water all over my desk laughing 😂

[@Vvdagtszdstf]

*LYRICS:* A young boy I was barely out of my home I stepped to the world with a meaning to roam I signed with a captain who promised me gold And adventure to quicken the heart of the bold For fourteen odd years I did struggle alone For the cause I worked my fingers down to the bone Saw naught but the scuppers saw naught of my pay Then was cast off and sent on my way A curse upon you sorrow fall thick and fast! Your days have been numbered each hour your last! May the land, sea or sky turn to swallow you whole! And forer' ner' forget what you stole I found me some cohorts the bravest and true No captain was prouder to call such men crew They could rally a cry and the battle was won I'd face off a cannon if they but looked on The mutinous dogs bound my hands while I slept Swapped their honor for treasures and gold that we kept Threw me over the side with all kindness I'd shown Now I vow to sail always alone A curse upon you sorrow fall thick and fast! Your days have been numbered each hour your last! May the land, sea or sky turn to swallow you whole! And forer' ner' forget what you stole I met a fair maiden one round upon shore I fell for her smile as I'd ner' done before I pledged her my world for as long as I lived I'd have offered her more if I had more to give My pockets she emptied still I offered the rest She obliged and then ripped out the heart from my chest She sent me adrift free to float to world's end With a bottle as my only friend A curse upon you sorrow fall thick and fast! Your days have been numbered each hour your last! May the land, sea or sky turn to swallow you whole! And forer' ner' forget what you stole Now maybe there's some of you wondering hence Not all parts of my life fit together with sense If these are your thoughts allow me to explain Listen close now for I will not say it again I curse you yourself with the doubts that you've shown! For this is my life and I made it my own Walk a path and you'll have your own stories in time Til that day I shall drink just to mine A curse upon you sorrow fall thick and fast! Your days have been numbered each hour your last! May the land, sea or sky turn to swallow you whole! And forer' ner' forget what you stole

[@Vvdagtszdstf]

._.

[@DarthVerde1611]

Opa, vlw

[@ItIsBlank.]

Someone pin this

[@PedroHenrique-yx2zj]

I came here to watch a cool music video, I wasn't expecting to be cursed D: But it is indeed very good

[@kevinwittekind8794]

This is my favorite longest johns song I'd have to say. Never gets old! Edit: Also, please do bones in the ocean next!

[@arttops2563]

I hope they do men of Harlech! When I saw it in Zulu I fell in love with it!

[@grayanotoxin6131]

Bones in the Ocean is my favorite, oh man I hope we get it again

[@robertshadbolt3056]

Bones a real heart wrencher. Chills every time.

[@Haedox]

love this so much

[@LarboardAnimations9660]

Me too!

[@JoshiTheYoshi]

Oh Hello haedox! Youre pretty cool

[@coolpranksfriends6202]

Agreed I am a fan of this

[@piplupcola]

Dave without glasses looks like a viking wow

[@rasool2753]

1:50 I am once again, asking my sexuality

[@Arzie81]

Five weeks at sea, even D̶a̶v̶e̶ Robbie seems a catch!

[@tenkaiechi01]

A young boy I was barely out of my home I stepped to the world with a meaning to roam I signed with a captain who promised me gold And adventure to quicken the heart of the bold For fourteen odd years I did struggle alone For the cause I worked my fingers down to the bone Saw naught but the scuppers saw naught of my pay Then was cast off and sent on my way A curse upon you sorrow fall thick and fast! Your days have been numbered each hour your last! May the land, sea or sky turn to swallow you whole! And forer' ner' forget what you stole I found me some cohorts the bravest and true No captain was prouder to call such men crew They could rally a cry and the battle was won I'd face off a cannon if they but looked on The mutinous dogs bound my hands while I slept Swapped their honor for treasures and gold that we kept Threw me over the side with all kindness I'd shown Now I vow to sail always alone A curse upon you sorrow fall thick and fast! Your days have been numbered each hour your last! May the land, sea or sky turn to swallow you whole! And forer' ner' forget what you stole I met a fair maiden one round upon shore I fell for her smile as I'd ner' done before I pledged her my world for as long as I lived I'd have offered her more if I had more to give My pockets she emptied still I offered the rest She obliged and then ripped out the heart from my chest She sent me adrift free to float to world's end With a bottle as my only friend A curse upon you sorrow fall thick and fast! Your days have been numbered each hour your last! May the land, sea or sky turn to swallow you whole! And forer' ner' forget what you stole Now maybe there's some of you wondering hence Not all parts of my life fit together with sense If these are your thoughts allow me to explain Listen close now for I will not say it again I curse you yourself with the doubts that you've shown! For this is my life and I made it my own Walk a path and you'll have your own stories in time Til that day I shall drink just to mine A curse upon you sorrow fall thick and fast! Your days have been numbered each hour your last! May the land, sea or sky turn to swallow you whole! And forer' ner' forget what you stole

[@Galacseas]

Odd question, but how does Dave somehow have the perfect face for a hood? He looks like a thief character straight out of a movie :D Fantastic video as always, I love this original so much and the semi spooky fun vibe shown here fits it so well!

[@Galacseas]

@Christopher Tysen Henriksen Fair :D

[@darthlaurel]

Yeah, I thought so, too!!

[@laurad3497]

You’d be thrilled to hear our 7 and 10 year old daughters singing along with ya’ll! We love your albums, thanks from Michigan US

[@tyrannicaltyr7200]

2:35 The dirty face and blankish stare gives some resemblance of Matthew Murdock in Daredevil.

[@oldadoggy5873]

1:43 is something we didnt ask for but needed

[@avrilwilkinson21]

She's gorgeous! Love the lippy

[@bunchyfungus6008]

One of my favorite songs along with bones in the ocean

[@vasileiosargyriou8247]

these guys must make a feature length pirate film.

[@zenpinfloops2813]

A pirate musical would not disappoint from them

[@sorinlemke4306]

Marvelous, creepy, scar,ly, wonderful. And now I am really afraid of Dave....

[@corvid_gremlin]

and for good reason! the man rocks a hood like nobody I've seen!

[@sirpickle2347]

This is hands down the most excited I’ve been for a Longest Johns video!

[@LibertyHallway]

this is adequate ! damn, I felt like Dave was looking straight into my soul

[@Citiesinmotionplayer]

He was

[@thook1841]

He cursed you

[@PhroggMan]

I like a lot of your guy's songs and this is one to add to that list

[@Kaadilac]

honestly didn't expect this. I thought this would be one of the songs you leave in the back of the closet and just kinda forget about. Really glad you did this though, absolutely love it.

[@CharlieyT95]

Well we definitely need more of Darth Dave

[@handsome_mr_wolf7648]

First time i hear it Already love it!

[@AutumnRaison]

I've been waiting for this for quite a while.

[@guywithtrash231]

Havent we all, brother

[@_iphoenix_6164]

for fourteen-odd years perhaps?

[@martines2956]

KZbin says this video was released 18 hours ago and this comment was wrote 20 hours ago....time traveler, we got you

[@tylerrussellmusic1562]

@@martines2956 there was a Premier on this video, so people would have commented while waiting for the video to go live

[@martines2956]

@@tylerrussellmusic1562 don't ruin my conspiration teories

[@Jay_The_Dwarf]

I must say @2:28 where all the john started into the camera, it genuinely spooked me out. Like they where staring at me xD

[@allenfortenberry9924]

They were, they were trying to lay the curse on you

[@iamaperson1089]

Not gonna lie your voices are so heavenly together that I think everyone would enjoy a cover of For The Longest Time

[@marionteisseire1171]

2:42 omg love so much, so beautiful and powerful

[@og-bleistift]

i love seeing the quality of the music videos go up and up and up... one of my favorites so far!

[@Mean_Dartin]

Why it's not possible to give one million likes to a single video?

[@yasumedia9528]

That was awesome. Witty and tragic all at once. Catchy too

[@lilywool7840]

Amazing song ! I love the costumes and ambiance, especially the lighting.

[@legendoffrog3794]

Same! It's great and I live for this atmosphere and these outfits

[@timis_the_llama9996]

they tried cursing me but i pulled an uno reverse card now i am blessed by watching this best thing i've seen

[@valedragonspeak9004]

Oh man, early? Let's go! This is awesome! We stan some harmony bois!

[@settleluna7692]

Pretty lady Robbie 🥰😳 great video Lads💗💗💗💗

[@shadowmoonlight2829]

Omg yessss I love this song so much

[@somekid5001]

When I first discovered the JOhns this was my fav song, and it's still far up in the ranks.

[@denzegod6764]

The cures love it

[@felipeayala4629]

Yes, goodness yes

[@spacemaria_]

I'm in love with the whole aesthetic and the costumes look great. Also Robbie looks absolutely amazing with lipstick on.

[@lelkr]

Every time The Longest Johns post a new song I find a new favorite for sailing the seas.

[@Nexrasa]

2:34-2:41 im so glad they sung it as "a gain" instead of "again" unlike in the other version

[@JPBroadcasting]

lady robbie is my new spirit animal!

[@chloegaribaldi]

What should we call her? Roberta?

[@JPBroadcasting]

@@chloegaribaldi dear god....thats my moms name lol.

[@shawnscott2366]

Friend: so what your favorite music genre Me: is complicated

[@MerryMoss]

Make-up, wig wearing and fanning Robbie is now my new favourite thing 🤣

[@Kartaal]

So much work in this video. The make up and costumes. Wheew! Just amazing!!

[@grizzly3956]

Well done lads! AGAIN!!

[@TheDragonVines]

that one person who disliked has no life

[@thatonetrashcan1681]

The two, now

[@Klookabill70]

A curse upon them

[@tylerrussellmusic1562]

They are just the people who can know good music if it slapped them in the face

[@thook1841]

They didn't see the adequacy

[@Alastor13teryn]

am i the only one thinking that Dave would make an excellent Star Wars villain, with his intense eyes and the way he can rock a dark hood

[@feliciameyer4138]

This is perfect! the video suits the song perfectly. I gotta say dave looks like a sith lord and Robbie makes one sexy lady.

[@astrotrek3534]

This one is one of my favorites, damned good video today guys!

[@stefano194363]

so cool! perfect for The Curse.

[@marlymoo5079]

This is probably my favorite shanty story wise (besides maybe Moby Duck lol), I'm so glad you guys made a video for it!!

[@aldinohasanbegovic6867]

I’m here bcuz of my friends they said its gonna be epic

[@DennisDayVA]

Another one of my favorites brought to even more life with an awesome video!! ⛵🎵 Look at you all with the makeup, the expression and throught he roof production quality! Hats off to you lot! 😁

[@jakegrant5698]

Powerful

[@telenelatelin8632]

haha love it guys!

[@azryxthefolf6331]

This a really great music video! It's like you're a new sailor and your at the Liverpudlian Port and there's no seats left at the bar. So you have to sit with the veteran sailors as you listen to their old stories.

[@vulpesvolatilis]

This one really invokes a feeling of Sehnsucht, beautiful.

[@draxis9740]

Another great video, good job guys! This is actually one of my favorite songs too! I would love to see bones in the ocean done soon, if not, it's fine, always love your work anyway. Keep up the great music!

[@legendoffrog3794]

Not even talking about the song but the video is soo great! Beautiful pictures ♥

[@ericshenderovich6023]

Never expected this song to get a clip, what a pleasant surprise!

[@swedneck]

This song makes me go on a quest for vengeance for a person that doesn't even exist

[@TheShinySnivy]

This song inspired me to write my own song!

[@jackaboy9160]

What is it called, if you don’t mind me asking?

[@TheShinySnivy]

@@jackaboy9160 Woe to the People of Order It has a nerdy inspiration, aside from this song, but I think it’s quite good anyway

[@cadenorris4009]

@@TheShinySnivy that's a cool name, you should post it and I'll listen to it!

[@tobyharrison4702]

Oh wow that’s a pleasant surprise I didn’t expect to see you here. Glad to see that you have a excellent taste in music.

[@cadenorris4009]

Let's make a shanty band

[@Cornishaich]

Well done, I have always loved that song and the way you sing it. Power to your pen sir!

[@enderlovesbagels101]

Ever since the Wellermania stream I've had this stuck in my head. Such a great song with a video to match!

[@nullsnaggle5198]

Now I love creepy things as much as the next guy...but this...now...THIS...IS GREAT

[@jarno-2039]

Yes to my favorite Sea Shanty finally a music video.

[@BrokenFrameProductions]

Your best music video so far. Absolutely fantastic!

[@KirushaChertila]

OMG, it is as astonishing as Wellerman

[@Tekker2234]

Damn. Just barely missed the premier. Edit: That's a really great performance. Also really love the atmosphere of the set.

[@thenforgotten4330]

Damn heck yeah I love this song it's one of my favourites

[@jacobgolden7362]

That gentleman, simply fantastic. Loved the setting! The fair maiden was a nice touch too! 👏

[@frog_inabog_]

the quality of this video is absolutely astounding ! as is your vocal work, ever impressed by you gentlemen

[@parkerj1776]

God Bless Dave - you will forever be missed brother.

[@jackbinkovsky2052]

I am so glad to know that such a wonderful music is still composed and preserved nowadays, and that the sea shanties have remained popular, or even gained more popularity thanks to your hard work. You are honestly the best music creators.

[@glakasa7493]

This is honestly my favorite song, the lyrics are damn powerful and just....sad but goddamn

[@seigyert5245]

1:50 awooga awooga

[@maegpye]

you give us the best stuff... then always, a little bit more. :-) I was almost afraid to watch to the end; I was sure something was going to jump out at us.

[@zillia6784]

So adequate! You guys are the best!

[@Denley1526]

Well done Abbie - brilliant filming & editing.

[@milrond6943]

OH MY GOD ITS TOOOOO GOOOOOOOD!!!!!!!!!!! PERFECT MUSIC VIDEO GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!!! YES! ITS EXACTLY THE WAY I PICTURED THE SCENE IN THE SONG IMO!!!!!!!!!! GOOOD SHOW LADS!

[@x_dr0ne]

Worth the wait

[@wawa2099]

Great video! suites the song perfect, love the production value here boys!

[@MrHarryGray]

When someone asks what my favourite aesthetic is, I’ll just play this 😂 very adequate

[@FirstNameLastNameFirstName]

Why "adequate"

[@MrHarryGray]

@@FirstNameLastNameFirstName it’s a reference from an old full band livestream a little while back! (Not trying to be rude don’t worry 😂)

[@FirstNameLastNameFirstName]

@@MrHarryGray oh right ok haha

[@johnchiasson4289]

Dang you guys are polished and adored. This is another mark on your skills and prowess. MUCH LOVE!

[@St.Madhouse]

One of my all time favorites. Fantastic video

[@jennepape2193]

Brilliant job - decidedly adequate!

[@Denley1526]

Excellent filming & editing again Abbie & well done Katie with the make up😂

[@nolanoliver1761]

A new version of my favorite TLJ shanty? Let’s go!