The lyrics of "Living With Pirates" by Endah N Rhesa tell the story of a person who finds themselves trapped in a life aboard an old ship with a foolish captain. The ship is described as pathetic, and the captain's hat is stinky. The protagonist expresses their indifference towards the direction the ship is going, unsure if it's north, east, west, or south. Amidst storm and thunder, the sea is compared to a monster. The captain announces that they are facing problems. The protagonist feels cold, bored, and trapped on this silly boat. They long for the captain's ship to sink so they can find land and relax for a day. The story takes a twist when the captain steals a ship from the biggest harbor and brings along a crew, which the protagonist finds fantastic. They enjoy living with pirates and express their excitement to do it all again. However, their joy is short-lived as the captain is eventually caught by the military and sent to jail. The protagonist finds themselves locked up in a cage as well but is taken along when the captain escapes. The song ends with the repeated line "we runaway" as they embark on another adventure. The meaning behind the song seems to revolve around a desire for freedom and escape from a monotonous and constrained life. It highlights the excitement and thrill that can be found in embracing unpredictability and living outside of societal norms.
