Discover the story of the song > Welcome to Tortuga – ye banished privateers

The song is about a place called Tortuga, which is an island where pirates and privateers hang out. The protagonist is inviting their friends to come to Tortuga and enjoy the many pleasures the island has to offer, like drinking and gambling. The song warns people to be careful of spending too much money and getting distracted by the women there. The protagonist also mentions that they might have to fight against the British.