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Credits
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Bernard Sumner
Songwriter
Gillian Gilbert
Songwriter
Peter Hook
Songwriter
Stephen Morris
Songwriter
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 are waiting for me
I've 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]
And I want to see my family
My wife and child are waiting for me
I've got to go home
I've been so alone, you see
[Verse 5]
When I walked through the door my wife she laid upon the floor
And with tears her eyes did soar, 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 are 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 are waiting for me
I've got to go home
I've been so alone, you see
Written by: Bernard Sumner, Gillian Gilbert, Peter Hook, Stephen Morris