Finale
Большой Симфонический Оркестр Всесоюзного Радио Дир. Г.Рождественский Lyrics
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Call out the air force, call out the tanks
From the cliffs of Dover call up the gulls
And don't forget the loyal territorials
But, who's sticking in there, who will defend
Every inch of England no matter what they send
Who's standing firm in our own front yard
That's who
The soldiers of the old home guard
The lyrics of "Finale" by Большой Симфонический Оркестр Всесоюзного Радио Дир. Г.Рождественский center around the idea of calling up different parts of the military to defend England, but ultimately recognizing the importance of the soldiers of the old home guard. The lines "Call out the navy, call out the ranks / Call out the air force, call out the tanks" emphasize the need for a strong defense system, while "From the cliffs of Dover call up the gulls / And don't forget the loyal territorials" highlights the importance of protecting England's territorial boundaries. However, the question of who will defend every inch of England no matter what is posed, and ultimately the answer is given: the soldiers of the old home guard. These lyrics recognize the importance of those who are willing to stand up for and defend their homeland, even if they may not have the most advanced weaponry or training.
Line by Line Meaning
Call out the navy, call out the ranks
Summon the naval forces and all personnel, and do the same for the army units.
Call out the air force, call out the tanks
Bring all the air force squadrons and deploy all tanks.
From the cliffs of Dover call up the gulls
Request the gulls to soar from the cliffs of Dover.
And don't forget the loyal territorials
Don't disregard the devoted territorial forces who can defend the country.
But, who's sticking in there, who will defend
Yet, who will remain in the frontline and safeguard the land?
Every inch of England no matter what they send
Regardless of what attacks they face, they will defend every part of England.
Who's standing firm in our own front yard
Who's steadfastly defending our own homeland?
The soldiers of the old home guard
The soldiers of the good old home guard who are protecting their motherland.
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Written by: RICHARD M. SHERMAN, ROBERT SHERMAN
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