Wellerman (Female Ver.) || Cover by Reinaeiry
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- Опубліковано 4 лют 2025
- I don't care that I'm late to the trend or whatever, listen, the song was written and sung in the 1800s; we're ALL late to the trend!!
For my version, I didn't add harmonies! Picture this: a stranded sea captain washed ashore on some island after her ship sunk and just wanted a goddamn drink (deserved). So, she made her way to the local tavern but she didn't have any money! (the sea stole it, the bastard) and then she stole a lute from a bard (who was just passing by, the poor lad) and started to sing for her supper. The stomps, claps, and cheers are from the other bar patrons!
Anyways, if anyone knows me (even superficially), you will know that I am OBSESSED with the pirate aesthetic (daggers, tricorne hats, worn-out leather, the whole nine yards) I just eat it UP! So getting art commissioned of me in pirate garb was just entirely essential to the Wellerman experience as well as for my own sanity.
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Storyline: A stranded sea captain washed ashore on some island after her ship sunk and just wanted a goddamn drink (deserved). So, she made her way to the local tavern but she didn't have any money! (the sea stole it, the bastard) She then stole a lute from a bard (who was just passing by, the poor lad) and started to sing for her supper. The stomps, claps, and cheers are from the other bar patrons!
LYRICS:
There once was a ship that put to sea
And the name of that ship was the Billy o' Tea
The winds blew hard, her bow dipped down
Blow, me bully boys, blow (huh)
Soon may the Wellerman come
To bring us sugar and tea and rum
One day, when the tonguing is done
We'll take our leave and go
She had not been two weeks from shore
When down on her a right whale bore
The captain called all hands and swore
She'd take that whale in tow (huh)
Soon may the Wellerman come
To bring us sugar and tea and rum
One day, when the tonguing is done
We'll take our leave and go
Before the boat had hit the water
The whale's tail came up and caught her
All hands to the side, harpooned and fought her
When she dived down below (huh)
Soon may the Wellerman come
To bring us sugar and tea and rum
One day, when the tonguing is done
We'll take our leave and go
No line was cut, no whale was freed
An' the captain's mind was not on greed
But she belonged to the Whaleman's creed
She took that ship in tow (huh)
Soon may the Wellerman come
To bring us sugar and tea and rum
One day, when the tonguing is done
We'll take our leave and go
For forty days or even more (ooh)
The line went slack then tight once more
All boats were lost, there were only four
And still that whale did go
Soon may the Wellerman come
To bring us sugar and tea and rum
One day, when the tonguing is done
We'll take our leave and go
As far as I've heard, the fight's still on
The line's not cut, and the whale's not gone
The Wellerman makes his regular call
To encourage the captain, crew and all
Soon may the Wellerman come
To bring us sugar and tea and rum
One day, when the tonguing is done
We'll take our leave and go
Soon may the Wellerman come
To bring us sugar and tea and rum
One day, when the tonguing is done
We'll take our leave and go
Please-
This is amazing and I love it 🛐✨💕🖤
Happy Pride Month🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈
this three sentence story is the best one i've ever read..!
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🏴☠️jack sparrow
"I don't care if im late for the trend, It was made in the 1800, we all late for the trend"
Pirate astheatic rocks
True dat
LOLOLOLOL
so true
Ok but like the vocals AND art are everything. Reaineiry we PRAISE YOU
@@Soph-TV Omg HEY
Shprotina_art did a great job in that art
777 likes mmm
All Hail The Queen!!!
Reaineiry, goddess of taking amazing songs and making even better covers
Captain: “Arg matey, we be needing a jolly ole shanty for this here voyage of these fair seas, do ye think ye has the pipes for such a task?”
Eiry: “Hold my cutlass.”
*_holds your cutlass_*
"Hold my cutlass, and give me that guy's lute"
*holds your cutlass*
Y’mean, “ ‘Old me cutlass”
fun fact!! the name “wellerman” comes from the profession of the sailors who made it. often known as “whaler men,” they would sing this song while hard at work. some accounts say it might have also come from a family name, although the presence of whaler men in sea shanties is quite common. look at Rolling Down to Old Maui for example ^^
The name wellerman comes from the company founded by the Weller brothers (Joseph, George and Edward). They became the most important trade company in New Zealand in the XIXth century. They traded mostly whale-derived products and kept a line of ships to supply whaling ships so they didn't have to come back to harbour to re-supply. The sailors gave those ships the name "wellerman" (as in "the man from the Weller company").
@Brianna Hollerich oh nono it isn’t rude!!! it is the trans flag but it’s clouds in the sky instead ^^
Oh heck yes i love this songgg
Both annapantsu's and Eiry's covers are just amazinggg
Yesss
Reminder to be thankful that we live in the universe where they’re friends and do covers together 🙏
Mhm
I need someone make one of those duet edits of them. I must hear the glorious harmonies
Those strings in the background can marry me any day
New Eiry Unlocked: 🔐 Pirate Eiry
_Yes_
Perfect
I love my amazing cover duo. Reinaery and Anna. When they do the same song its so interesting to see the difference between the covers, for example Annas cover reminds me of the whole Black pearl singing the song in the middle of the sea and Reinaerys reminds of Jack singing it alone, drunk, stranded on an island.
Couldn't have said it better 👏
I love this song, yesss captain Eiry! *slams down tankard* Another!
You're a step closer to your sailor wedding! 🏴☠️
YES! More pirate reinaeiry!!! Also happy pride month 🌈
Happy pride moonth🏳️🌈🏳️🌈
Happy pride month!
Happy pride month!
HAPPYPRIDE MONTH! 🏳️🌈
Happy pride month🏳️🌈
pirate eiry!! i love this sm
I’m not exactly sure why, but I feel like I need a parody of this called “Weatherman” that, well, is centered around “soon, may the weatherman come”
One day when the forecasting's done...
wouldn't you like to know weatherman
WOULDN'T YOU LIKE TO KNOW WEATHERBOY
There once was a show that was on TV
And that whole show was on the BBC
The winds blew hard, the temps were wrong
No, my weather boys , no (huh)
Soon may the Weatherman come
To tell us whether to hide and run
One day, when the thunder is done
We'll take our leave and go
(Outside)
The show had not been long on air
When all of a sudden their funds were bare
They'd spent it all on green screen tech
And none to make the show.
Soon may the Weatherman come
To tell us whether to hide and run
One day, when the thunder is done
We'll take our leave and go
(Outside)
@@phroggers3604 👏👏👏😌👌
You're so talented! You managed to make this song sound unique even tho it has already been covered so many times
Yes! I’ve been waiting for you to do a cover of this and it sounds absolutely amazing!!! 🤩✨
This is so cool!!! 😆
(Now I'm thinking that this song could be tied to "My Jolly Sailor Bold", because pirates)
Yess we need a Wellerman and Jolly Sailor Bold mash up!!! Love pirate shanties 💖
mermaid gf brought her back safely after her ship was destroyed
A siren witnessed a ship crashing onto an island. She swam over to take a look and see if there was anything she might find of value, when she saw the captain swimming to shore. She quickly hid herself as not to be seen. Once the captian was on shore she swam back down to the ship.
Hours later she returns to the surface and hears singing. The voice ever so majestic, she gets as close as she can without being seen. Alas, it was not close enough. Knowing the captian needed money to get off the island, the siren helped some wash itself up by the captain's camp.
When the captian returns that night she discovers her luck. She buys passage off of the island. The captain sails to the Walls of Wapping to meet her partner. When she arrived, her girlfriend breaks up with her, saying the stress of not knowing if the captian would return was too much to bear.
The siren watches the exchange, taking in the captain's looks. Her hair, which hangs in ringlets, and her eyes, as black as coal. The siren slowly falls for her.
Unbeknownst to the the captain, the siren joins her on her expeditions. She realizes more and more with each expedition that she is in love with this jolly sailor bold, and musters up enough courage to confront her.
After some time knowing her, the captian decides she wishes to show the siren the land. The siren regretfully informs her she cannot go on land. The two must embark on a journey to a mystical shipwreck in search for a medallion rumored to allow sirens to transform into humans so long as they wear the medallion.....
Part 2:
When the two find the shipwreck, they search and search for the medallion. After days of searching, they find it. They see if it works, and by Neptune's beard it does! The siren and her jolly sailor explore the land together, until one fateful night when the sailorbis away buying treats, and a thief steals the medallion right off the siren. The siren transforms, and out of supirse the thief freezes. Guards quickly rush to capture her, and take back the medallion. They bind and gag her so she cannot bewitch them with her song.
Hearing the commotion, the captian rushes to find out what is happening. She discovers that her beloved siren is to be publicly executed because the king blames her kind for his naval ships sinking. The captian must find a way to rescue her love with the help of her crew.....
Part 3:
After a dangerous caper to infiltrate the castle and save the siren, the sailor realizes how in love with the siren she is. She assigns a new captian to her crew, who are sad to see her go, but happy to see her find love. They stay friends, and the sailor buys a new, smaller ship. She and the siren live out their days happy. Some days they sail, and the siren swims along side the sailor. Other days, they spend in a small cottage they bought far away from the kingdom.
As a declaration of love for each other, they come up with a song that has both siren and sailor elements.
Years later, they find an abandoned child at a port, and they adopt them. They raise the child, and teach them their song. They go on many adventures, the biggest of all, their love for each other.
I love it it has kind of a "cumbia" vibe and i love it! Also i have to make a seperate playlist for amazing covers of this song! They are so many
You're amazing. I was having a terrible moment and this just made it all go away!! Immaculate vibes!
This is the beat female version of Wellerman have ever heard
Bro, the BEST versión EVER
4 MINUTES AGO OMG I already know this is going to be good
Counting with this one, I already have three versions of this song, and I'm not complaining
(I'm totally showing this to my friend, she really likes this song too)
She blinked but sand was crusted on her eyelashes and falling into her eyes. She jerked her head up and used her grimy fingers to try and get the grit out, but it just made it worse. Eiry reached for her canteen that was usually at her waist to wash her face, but it was missing. Gritting her teeth, she aggressively blinked and soon her vision began to clear. Blearily looking around her, she discovered that she was lying on a beach. It was one that she didn’t recognise. It seems her misfortune was still chasing her into an early grave.
Her clothes were sodden as she brushed off the majority of the sand that was clinging to her briny skin. Detangling her purple hair with her fingers, Eiry quickly plaited it messily before plucking her tri-corned hat from her feet and placing it on her head at its’ usual jaunty angle. The familiarity of it calmed her in the foreign place. After all she had nothing. She had lost her crew, her ship, and not even her coin purse was spared. Eiry pursed her lips, gritting her teeth, she looked for a way off this dratted beach.
In the distance, there was a small rotting row-boat and beyond that, a small dock. At least there was some signs of civilisation. Ignoring her grief and steadying herself, she strode forward, determined to get a drink if it killed her. She deserved it, the pain in her heart still throbbing.
The sun bore down, quickly drying her thin white shirt and allowing her to look somewhat presentable as she reached the dock. Just ahead there was a winding path through a humid jungle. Looking out to the sea, the only place that had ever felt like home, she raised a hand in farewell and then turned following the makeshift, shaking her head at her childishness.
The path soon began to widen, and the trees became sparser as it opened into a bustling town. It must have been mid-afternoon by the position of the sun. There has to be an open inn somewhere. Sauntering round, a smile plastered on her face, she searched for a pub sign hanging from the rickety buildings. There was still the matter of her coin-purse being stolen by the sea - that bastard.
Chuckling to herself, she looked at the stalls. It must be market day which usually only happened on the seventh day. It can’t be Sunday already? She must have been in the water longer than she had thought. It was a miracle that she had survived. And yet no one else had, or at least she highly doubted it. Banishing that thought to the back of her mind, she focused back on the task at hand. A pint of ale.
Hearing muffled singing from a side street, Eiry peered into it, her eyes lighting up as her prize was finally in her sight. A man - already drunk - was staggering out of a building named “The Broken Hourglass.” Perfect. The man was now much closer, lurching back and forth. Half of his teeth were missing, his silver hair patchy and frizzy. Curling her lip in disgust, she hid it quickly behind a charming smile. He was so close that she could smell his alcohol heavy breath.
“Now what can I do for ya, darlin’?” His words were slurred and slow, as his mind tried to catch up with his mouth.
Eiry raised her eyebrows in a careful face of innocence, despite her hand slowly pulling out her rapier from its’ scabbard. “Oh my, Sir, are you doing alright? You look mighty ill.”
The man waved her off, and as he lazily blinked, Eiry whipped her sword out fully and shoved him into an alleyway. The blade was at his bearded throat and her eyes narrowed at him. “Coin purse. Now.” She hissed harshly and gave him a few moments to process that he was being mugged by a lass. He began to tremble, and his meaty fingers scrabbled at his belt, blindly searching for his money. Tears began to streak down his face, which only made her roll her eyes. As he shoved the purse into her waiting hand, he growled out, “The gallows are waiting for you, pirate.”.
She smirked at his empty threat and bashed him over the head with the hilt of her sword. Blood began to trickle down his forehead, as he went unconscious and crumpled to the cobbled floor. “Only if I’m caught.” Opening the cracked leather of the purse, she threw it down in disgust. It held a box of matches and a pipe with no coins. Of course the drunkard has already spent all his money. Giving him one last cruel kick in the side to calm her anger, she slunk out of the alley and finally entered the inn.
It was rowdy, as men crowded the tables, slamming down shots of spirits and glugging down pints of ale. Heading over to the bar, she leaned onto the suspiciously sticky wood and waved down the barkeep.
“Any chance of a free drink?”
He raised an eyebrow but shook his head. “Sorry ma’am, if you can’t pay, no service.”
She sighed dramatically, not surprised, but still annoyed that she couldn’t satisfy her thirst to drown her sorrows. Leaning onto the bar, she scanned the patrons. She couldn’t pull the same stunt as the one in the alley, she would be hunted down instantly. No one would listen to one drunkard’s ramblings, but two drunkards meant she would end up behind bars.
Her eyes lingered at a young man with bright golden hair sitting alone on a stool at the other end of that bar. He had a worn lute strapped to his back, his clothes ripped but they must have once been very handsome on him. One might even say regal. He seemed naïve enough to try to help a stranger. He obviously hadn’t learn the way of the world yet.
Catching his eyes, Eiry tipped her hat and forced herself to blush under his attention. It was easy enough to do on command after all these years. The boy’s eyes widened comically at her, and he waved the barkeep over to him. He whispered harshly at the older man and gestured vaguely towards Eiry. The barkeep nodded after the quick conversation and began to make his way over to her.
“Ma’am, that lad over there asks if you’ll join him.”
“Oh, how sweet!” She exclaimed and glanced back at the young man, her smile widening. She walked over to him and sat down on the stool opposite the boy, refusing to meet his gaze, pretending to be shy at his attention. Truly she only had eyes for his instrument. If she could just get her hands on it, perhaps she could pay for a drink that way. Eiry didn’t particularly want to mess with the boy’s emotions, he seemed nice enough after all. But then again, if he was foolish enough to allow a woman with a sword to approach him, then he deserved her stealing his lute for a few hours.
Before he could speak, she leaned closer, fluttering her eyelashes at the young lad. As he raised his arm for the bartender to buy another drink, his attention not on her, she snatched his lute from his back. He yelped as she leaped off the stool and twirled around, her hair flying out from the makeshift plait and framing her face. Strumming the chords, she began to kick chairs and tables out of the way to make space in the middle of the pub. The young bard tried to protest, chasing after her as she danced around the scummy bar, but she led him in circles until she began to sing. The crowd fell quiet as her voice rang out until they began to stomp a beat accompanying her tune. She sang for her supper, but she also sang to remember her crew, her ship and to recognise their sacrifice. In the morning she would leave at first light, but for now she focused on her dance and the strings she would pluck next if only to keep her mind silent.
Sorry, it's so long, i got very carried away. Its defo over 1300 words :/ Anyways thanks if you made it all the way down! Hopefully you enjoyed it.
It’s excellent.
HOW DOES THIS ONLY HAVE 16 LIKES!?!?! WELL 17 NOW BUT STILL!?!? PEOPLE ARE HERE, SO THEY OBVIOUSLY RECOGNIZE TALENT, SO HOW!?!?!
@@Fluffal_Enthusiast thank you so much :))) (but its probs cuz i wrote it a few weeks after the video uploaded so people didnt see it)
@@eviegallagher5025 No problem, this is genuinely good
Amazing
That description story is just _perfection_ 👌✨ I can envision the applause and the table jumping and stomping, what festivities to be had! 💕
PIRATE EIRY LOOKS AWESOME
You're here too! You're literally everywhere I go.
@@redd3797 Hello :3
I love this song so much! This is the first song I learned on ukulele
I love the vibe of this, it's so distinct from the others in such a good way
okay, that voice and art *mwah* worth simping for
This is my favorite female cover of this song! It's got it's own flair and I can just totally imagine the scene in my head.
The whole bar when this comes on: 💃🕺💃🕺💃🕺
LMAO YED
You have the PERFECT voice it’s like not to high but it’s not that deep either LOVE THIS
YEEEES!!!! I'VE BEEN WAITING!
I love this channel, especially because you have a great voice and production quality! I often struggle to find new wlw music where the queer message isn‘t just hidden behind 100 metaphors so listening to your covers and originals just feels good and wholesome, so thank you!
I can't believe you did this! It's one of my favorite songs!! You did amazing!!!
The queen is back! You spoil us Reinaeiry
Your voice is just a pure blessing
Oml I LOVE the art
GUUUUUUURL you saved my life as a writter ! Need more ! :D
Art + song = perfection
It took me way too long to find a female version that fit so perfectly. It's amazing, thanks a lot for bringing this to us !
Yo, the vocals are wild. Your humble sailor is at your service, captain🏴☠️
I love the way you sing this! I've heard several other Wellerman covers but this one just hits different. Great job!!
gorgeous art
Was listening to your Spotify playlist and all of a sudden this song came up, never added a song so fast to my playlist. Also was taking my final......but who cares anything for Reinaeiry lol
I like you version of Wellerman
This is great! And I love that you made up a whole story for the sailor 💜
You have added to my gender crisis with this masterpiece. Thank you.
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Hello fellow ace, happy pride
@@dewmilk17 Hello! Happy pride to you as well! Glad to find another ace in the wild.
Hello brothers/sisters/siblings! (Also love all of the profile pictures here, ace pride and tma, perfect!)
@@Ace_Up_My_Sleeve hahahaha thank you! i'm also aspec so this is particularly apt lol
A queen is never late. Everyone else is simply early :)
Love your work, Rein
This blew me away this is actually my first time hearing this and as soon I listened to the music I Immediately started dancing and I started acting like a pirate while dancing 😍🤩👏🏽💙
The vocal cadence on this is incredible, fantastic job!
EIRY YOURE LITERALLY MY IDOL PLEASE THIS IS EVERYTHING
For me the song heard like a group of people start dancing and drinking together in the tavern, and all of the people start singing the song and clapping their hands to make the beat. Really like your song🤗
This is like the 5th version of Wellerman on my playlist. But damn I love this cover. Its very unique compared to the others.
Immaculate✨perfection
I’ve been waiting for a version of this song where the captain is a woman since I’m a useless gay and ONCE AGAIN queen reinaeiry delivers,,,,,,
Well. This sure adds a new meaning to "One day, when the tonguing is done" doesn't it?
The way that you sing this just makes my heart go doki doki and I'm so here for it. Keep on keeping on
two songs in two days is this heaven
I like this
I love this so much!! Thank you for covering Wellerman!!
What a vibe, your voice is as amazing as always
STOP EIRY I LOVE THIS SM
Currently making a Pirate themed D&D adventure and this song is now on loop for the next few months
THE PURE TALENT I-
oh my god this arrangement just hits different! 😳💦
Reinaeiry you're so amazing
This is just too beautiful
I was hoping for a cover from you for this song so badly! Thank you, it's so much better than I could have imagined♡
I think I’m a simp for her voice 💖
I love this, i first found you on spotify in my recommended and now ive found you on youtube, im very happy
yeah, easily my favourite version of this song. light, fresh, beautiful
It's a high time for a vibe time. And this is the perfect song for it
I, too, am obsessed with pirate-core
this is just what i needed.
There’s just something so pleasant about this arrangement
I have been transported to a tavern where I fell in love with the lady singing and I danced with her all night
I’m in love with, the song, with the caracter, with the story, everything just, in love
The way you sing it is just muah! I love it!
hgshdghjksgh IM IN LOVE
I love the harmony sm and the lower tune is just honestly impressive AF!!!! you have such a wide range of notes,,, 🥺❤️❤️❤️ HAVE BEEN IN LOVE WITH YOUR COVERS FOR A WHILE OKAY bYE noW HSHGJKDGHJK
This is now my new favorite version of the wellerman
EEE WELLERMAN! I LOVE THIS ALREADY, SEA SHANTIES ARE AMAZING!!
OMG IM OBSESSED!!!!!
her vocal😍❤️
I love that you call the sea a bastard
EIRY THIS IS INCREDIBLE I LOVE PIRATES
I love this rendition! And the backstory and art, oml!! Great job Reinaeiry and shprotina_art!!
I would gladly sail the seas with you and your beautiful voice
I love how ur voice sounds, it doesn't sound like most music does (breathy if that makes sense) and I'm curious how itd mash with another version of it, I can't remember his name but I think its nathan
I absolutely adore your description! And all of your covers and songs! 💜
This is so amazing! I love how you sang Wellerman.
Gosh I love her voice so much!!
So, fun fact: This song has been my baseline for learning how to dance! Thank you!
I am obsessed with your voice
Absolutely amazing cover! 💜🌊
yesss eiry cover of wellerman!! beautiful
I need someone to make a 1 hour version of this PLEASE. I will love you forever. If you made a 2 hour version I might even pay you i love this so much
Beautiful voice. Found this song by accident. Glad i did...
I've never been more excited to see a Wellerman cover
We have been blessed 🥺 this is so perfect ❤️
Your amazing ✨💖