Song Description
a man wakes up in a strange house...he is immobilised and cannot speak...he thinks he has died and gone to 'heaven'
...he has lost his memory...
he is later told that he was a soldier who was wounded, etc. the last two verses are about this revelation and the way he feels towards his situation.
| Song Length |
4:25 |
Genre |
Folk - General |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Mood |
Diplomatic |
| Subject |
War, Peace |
Language |
English |
Lyrics
Scent of magnolia
a flutter of wings
curtains that move in the breeze
the window is open
a nightingale sings
as moonlight plays tricks with the leaves
a glimmer of daylight
a cock starts to crow
wallpaper baskets of flowers
a kettle sings softly
in the kitchen below
someone/family astir in the house
instrumental
why am i lying here?
how did i come?
to be in this house that's so strange?
am i in heaven? oh, what have i done?
don't e-ven remember my name
what's happened to me?
where have i been?
why is it I feel so weak?
am i awake now or lost in a dream?
why is it i can't move or speak?
instrumental
they say i'm a soldier
they tell me i'm brave
I fought that my country be free
they say I'm a hero
cuz many I saved
now who's gonna come rescue me?
they welcomed us warmly
as we sailed into port
with the waving of flags in the rain...
with speeches and joy
but for many who fought
life will just never be the same