What is the poem/ shanty "My Jolly Sailor Bold" about?

Okay I know it was in the latest Pirates of the Caribbean movie but I’ve been so obsessed with the poem and I’ve always wondered what the poem is about? You can find it at these websites: http://funadvice.com/r/163nfsm78s2 http://funadvice.com/r/163nfsm7aa2 http://funadvice.com/r/bt5auuu9j1k http://funadvice.com/r/bt5auuu9uq6

Answer #1

I think it means, something desireable at first, turns evil…mermaids have always been portrayed as murderous creatures, leading sailors to their deaths…..

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