Hymn To The Fallen
Katherine Jenkins Lyrics

George Clinton And The Funkadelics
This line is the introduction of the song and serves as a reference to the artist who wrote the song.

Cosmic Slop
This line represents the social disorientation, reconnection, and readjustment for the soldiers who fought in the war and are now returning home.

March To The Witch′s Castle
This line symbolizes the soldiers' journey back home from war and the many challenges they might encounter along the way.

February 12th, 1973
This line represents a significant date where the war ended and the prisoners of war were released and returned home.

The prayers of thousands were answered
This line emphasizes the gratitude and appreciation of many people for the return of the prisoners of war and the end of the war.

The war was over, and the first of the prisoners returned
This line signifies the end of the war and the beginning of the process of releasing the prisoners of war.

Needless to say, it was the happiest day in up to thirteen years for most
This line emphasizes the joy and relief felt by many people, particularly the families of the prisoners of war, as the war ended and the prisoners returned home.

For others, the real nightmare had just begun
This line represents the difficulties faced by soldiers readjusting to civilian life after returning home from war.

The nightmare of readjustment
This line further emphasizes the challenges of returning to civilian life after being in a warzone.

And for those, we will pray
This line expresses a sense of care and concern for soldiers who may struggle with readjustment after returning home from war and emphasizes the need for support and assistance.

Father, bless the soldier who has returned home from the war
This line represents a prayer for the safety, well-being, and peaceful life of soldiers returning home from war.

He has fought with all his might
This line symbolizes the soldiers' strength, courage, and determination to fight for their nation.

Yet he knew not for what or who he was fighting for
This line represents the confusion and lack of clarity soldiers faced over the purpose of the war and the reasons for their fight.

Death waited in the shadows as he crawled by night for his country
This line represents the constant danger and risk of soldiers losing their lives in the line of duty while serving their country.

His enemies were many, including the habit he still cannot break
This represents the many difficulties soldiers may face even after returning home from war, such as PTSD and mental health struggles that they might have developed as a habit from their time in war.

Father, we pray that we might understand what has happened to his mind
This line represents a prayer for understanding and empathy towards soldiers and their struggle with mental health issues and PTSD.

And help us understand his reaction
This line is another representation of the need for understanding the reaction and struggles of soldiers returning home from war.

To the changes that have taken place here at home
This line represents the soldiers' need for readjustment to civilian life and the many changes they may face upon their return home.

And father, smile upon us, with your grace, for we will need you more than ever
This line represents a prayer for divine assistance, protection, and guidance as soldiers face their struggles upon returning home from war.

Help him understand that when his loved one remarried, they were truly under the impression that he was dead
This line represents the difficulty that soldiers returning home from war might experience when they discover that their family members might have moved on as they have been away from them for a long time.

And never would return
This line signifies the realization and pain that soldiers might experience when they realize that their loved ones have lost hope in their return or have given up on them.

Oh lord, we pray
This line emphasizes the need for prayer, hope, and guidance for soldiers struggling with returning to civilian life after serving their country.

And father, why must wars be fought?
This line represents questions about the purpose of wars and the many lives lost as a consequence of war.

Someone said this war ended with 'Peace with honor'
This line represents the facade of victory and resolution in wars despite the pain, loss, and suffering caused by it.

But can there truly be?
This line represents the question of whether true peace can be achieved even after wars are over, or whether there will be consequences and loss always associated with them.

Is there such a thing?
This line is another representation of the question around whether true peace can be achieved even with wars being over and the impact of soldiers' sacrifices.

Thousands of boys gave their life, and for what?
This line represents the futility and questions around the value of human life and sacrifice in the face of wars and conflicts.

Do anybody know?
This line represents the question about whether anyone has the answer for the motives behind wars and humanitarian costs associated with it.

Oh lord, give us the strength to understand ourselves
This line represents the prayer for the understanding of human motivations and the ability to cope with post-war struggles and trauma.

For we are mysterious animals, man
This line represents the fascination around human behavior and the complexity of emotions and reactions that soldiers might have, making them appear mysterious.

And as the boys march home to the witch's castle
This line represents the soldiers' return home from war, and the many difficulties they may face upon their return.

They will all need your help
This line emphasizes the need for divine assistance, protection, and guidance as soldiers face their struggles upon returning home from war.

I can hear them calling, calling out for you, father
This line represents the soldiers' prayer and calls to a higher power for comfort, assistance, and guidance as they face the many struggles associated with readjusting to civilian life.

For there is no one else that can help
This line emphasizes the need for divine help and guidance, as no one else can truly understand the soldiers' struggles and plight.

Smile upon us, oh lord
This line is another representation of the need for divine assistance, support, and guidance during times of great need and hardship.

For we are very weak
This line represents the soldiers' vulnerability and need for empathy, support, and assistance as they struggle with readjusting to civilian life away from war.

Very weak
This line is the song's conclusion and a repetition of the soldiers' vulnerability and need for assistance, especially in times of hardship and post-war struggles.