Discover the story of the song > The Dark And The Rolling Sea – Al Stewart

The song is about a protagonist who sets sail on a ship, leaving his lover behind. He confidently navigates the seas, ignoring the pleas and warnings of his former lovers and acquaintances who are left behind on land. He believes that he doesn't need any guidance or rules, and that fate will lead him in the right direction. However, as a storm approaches, the ship starts to fall apart and the crew becomes mutinous. In the end, the protagonist realizes that he shouldn't rely on others when things go wrong at sea.