Overture
Al Goodman And His Orchestra Lyrics
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Didn't come home
His unborn child
Will never know him
Believe him missing
With a number of men
Don't expect
To see him again
The lyrics of 'Overture' by Al Goodman and His Orchestra speak about the unfortunate fate of a man named Captain Walker who never returned home. It is said that his unborn child will never know him, as he is believed to be missing along with a group of men. The lyrics paint a somber picture of the situation, and there seems to be little hope for Captain Walker's safe return. The line "Don't expect to see him again" drips with finality, and it is clear that the situation is serious.
Line by Line Meaning
Captain Walker
The man named Captain Walker
Didn't come home
Did not return to his family and loved ones
His unborn child
His offspring that had not yet been born
Will never know him
Will never have the chance to form a relationship with their father
Believe him missing
Assume that he is absent or lost
With a number of men
Along with other individuals
Don't expect
Do not have hope or anticipation
To see him again
To ever lay eyes on him once more
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Written by: PETER TOWNSHEND
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