Can anyone tell me anything about the pirate song "Blow The Man Down"?

Question

I `ve always heard the tune,but didn`t know what it means?Or what the song is about?Can you tell me?

Answer 1

These web addresses will answer your questions.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A4282553
http://www.flyingfishsailors.com/?p=5
http://www.phrases.org.uk/bulletin_board/20/messages/621.html

Answer 2

It means with a cannon. But, if the candels are lit and the wine is flowing, knock yourself out!