Discover the story of the song > Don’t Pay The Ferryman – Chris de Burgh

The protagonist is driving at night and is close to reaching his destination. He sees a hill and a boat on a river while reading from a mental map. During a storm, he hears voices warning him not to pay the ferryman, who demands payment to take him across the river. The ferryman warns of trouble ahead, but the protagonist ignores him and pays the price, leading to a disastrous outcome. The song is a cautionary tale about being careful who you trust and to always listen to your intuition.