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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
New Order
New Order
Performer
Bernard Sumner
Bernard Sumner
Synthesizer
Gillian Gilbert
Gillian Gilbert
Synthesizer
Peter Hook
Peter Hook
Bass Guitar
Stephen Morris
Stephen Morris
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Bernard Sumner
Bernard Sumner
Songwriter
Gillian Gilbert
Gillian Gilbert
Songwriter
Peter Hook
Peter Hook
Songwriter
Stephen Morris
Stephen Morris
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Bernard Sumner
Bernard Sumner
Producer
Gillian Gilbert
Gillian Gilbert
Producer
Peter Hook
Peter Hook
Producer
Stephen Morris
Stephen Morris
Producer
Frank Arkwright
Frank Arkwright
Mastering Engineer
Michael Johnson
Michael Johnson
Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Oh, I've just come from the land of the sun
From a war that must be won
In the name of truth
With our soldiers so brave
Your freedom we will save
With our rifles and grenades
And some help from God
[Verse 2]
I want to see my family
My wife and child waiting for me
Got to go home
I've been so alone you see
[Verse 3]
You just can't believe
The joy I did receive
When I finally got my leave
And I was going home
Oh I flew through the sky
My convictions could not lie
For my country I would die
And I will see it soon
[Verse 4]
I want to see my family
My wife and child waiting for me
Got to go home
I've been so alone you see
[Verse 5]
When I walked through the door
My wife she lay upon the floor
And with tears her eyes were sore
I did not know why
Then I looked into her hand
And I saw the telegram
Said that I was a brave, brave man
But that I was dead
[Verse 6]
I want to see my family
My wife and child waiting for me
I've got to go home
I've been so alone you see
I want to see my family
My wife and child waiting for me
I've got to go home
I've been so alone you see
[Verse 7]
I want to see my family
My wife and child waiting for me
I've got to go home
I've been so alone you see
Written by: Bernard Sumner, Gillian Lesley Gilbert, Peter Hook, Stephen Paul David Morris

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