In the face of piracy

Jettison nonessential equipment
We’re in for nasty weather
Remove unnecessary ornamentation
Now is no time to be clever
Tear through old layers
Of wall paper, plaster and glue
Get down to brass tacks
To get a glimpse of what is true
Then take the claw hammer to the brass
Get those tacks out
Get em out
You’re trying to save your ass
Don’t bother with holes and splinters
Heart wood always heals
It can weather any storm
Throw your treasure to the pirates
If it can be stolen then it’s extra
And was never yours to keep
All these extras are just ballast
Dragging you towards the deep
Float
Don’t fight the waves
Float beyond safe shores
Float
Be light
Float
And nothing more