Overture
Al Goodman And His Orchestra Lyrics


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Captain Walker
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




Overall Meaning

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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