Down Among the Dead Men (song)
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"Down Among the Dead Men" is an English drinking song first published in 1728, but possibly of greater antiquity.[citation needed]
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"Down Among the Dead Men" | |
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Song | |
Language | English |
Published | 1728 |
Genre | Drinking song |
Composer(s) | Henry Purcell (possible) |
Lyricist(s) | John Dyer (possible) |
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The song begins with a toast to "the King" and continues with obeisances to the god Bacchus which become increasingly less subtle descriptions of the benefits of alcohol in procuring opportunities for sexual intercourse. At the conclusion of each stanza of the song, those who deny the song's declarations are condemned to lay "down among the dead men", another term for drunken unconsciousness.