Gay Pirates is the first single from the new Cosmo Jarvis album Is the World Strange or am I Strange? (scheduled for release late March 2011). It tells the story of two male lovers facing extreme discrimination in the inhospitable and, as you can imagine, far from accepting social climate of the pirate heyday. The single is about the triumph of love against all odds and obstacles; very graphic in lyrical detail, it creates a shocking image of a time buried in history.

Despite all that, it remains a very catchy number! In fact, Gay Pirates cleverly challenges prejudice by getting the listener involved with the subject matter on an almost subconscious level. The song begs you to dance and sing-along before a reflection on the worth of the lyrics. But all that aside, it is simply a cracking pop song that lifts the spirits.

Have a listen.