"YOUNG GIRL"
"WOMAN WOMAN"
"LADY WILLPOWER"
"OVER YOU"
"THIS GIRL IS A WOMAN NOW"
"KEEP THE CUSTOMER SATISFIED"
"DON'T GIVE IN TO HIM"
"HOME"
GARY PUCKETT has performed on more than thirty network television shows and prime time specials during his career, even adding a command performance for the President and Prince Charles at the White House. The Union Gap disbanded in the seventies. In 1974, "Young Girl" was reissued in England where it received a silver record award for attaining a top five position on the pop charts, several years after its initial release.
Gary continues to tour nationally & internationally, has a new album out now, "GARY PUCKETT - LIVE", and has recently released his first ever Chrismas CD, entitled "At Christmas".
Home
Gary Puckett Lyrics
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And dream of mama's chocolate cake
And wonder if there'll be a tomorrow
And will they ever see their home and their family
Or will they ever be back home
And boys who never learned to pray
Look to the heavens everyday
And ask the Lord above
To send them home to the ones they love
Oh, God, I hope they make it home
And every day some young man dies
And in the night some young girl cries
He'll never hear his baby's laughter
He'll never, ever see his home and his family
For what he's done for you and me
But I guess he's on his way back home (home)
The lyrics of "Home" by Gary Puckett & The Union Gap narrate the experiences of soldiers who are away from home fighting in a war. The opening lines express the yearning of troops to return home to their families and the familiar comforts of home cooking, mother’s chocolate cake. The second verse speaks of soldiers feeling spiritually disconnected, many who have never been religious before, are now praying to God for their safe return, “boys who never learned to pray, look to the heavens everyday, and stumble through a simple little prayer, and ask the Lord above to send them home to the ones they love”. The last verse acknowledges the reality of the war with the loss of many young lives and the turmoil and sorrows of loved ones as they accept the sacrifice of their fathers and sons, while hoping for solace in the knowledge that they will be going back “home” even if it's not on this earth.
The song presents a hauntingly poignant story echoing the many voices of deceased soldiers and their families who have made incredible sacrifices for their countries. Gary Puckett & The Union Gap's "Home" is a timeless ballad due to the emotional resonance that it creates, a deep connection with the universal emotions of hope, fear, and love linked with war and soldiers' sacrifices.
Line by Line Meaning
And every night they lie awake
At night, these soldiers are unable to sleep and instead spend the time contemplating.
And dream of mama's chocolate cake
They long for their home and the comforts and memories associated with it, such as their mother's chocolate cake.
And wonder if there'll be a tomorrow
They question whether or not they will survive to see another day.
And will they ever see their home and their family
They fear that they may never be able to return home to their loved ones.
Or will they ever be back home
The thought of never being able to return home consumes them.
And boys who never learned to pray
Not all of these soldiers are religious, but they still hope for divine intervention.
Look to the heavens everyday
They look up to the sky everyday hoping for divine intervention.
And stumble through a simple little prayer
Even those who don't know how to pray properly still attempt to ask God for help.
And ask the Lord above
They turn to God in their time of need.
To send them home to the ones they love
Their prayer is for God to help them return to their loved ones.
Oh, God, I hope they make it home
They pray to God hoping that their request is heard and that they will be able to return home.
And every day some young man dies
Every day, a young man dies in battle, adding to the fear and uncertainty of the others.
And in the night some young girl cries
The family and loved ones of these soldiers are also suffering and mourning their absence.
He'll never hear his baby's laughter
The soldier will never be able to experience the joys of parenthood and see their child grow up.
He'll never, ever see his home and his family
They fear that they will never be able to return to their loved ones and their life at home.
For what he's done for you and me
They have made many sacrifices and faced danger in order to protect and defend their country and its citizens.
But I guess he's on his way back home (home)
Despite the hardships and uncertainty, some of these soldiers are able to return home to their loved ones.
Contributed by Gavin R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Richard Petrey
I am a Marine veteran of 30 years and I can’t help but cry every time I hear this song. God bless all of our military families!!!!!!!!🙏
Matthew Canney
Yes sir too all the vets an the familys by far the best Gerry Puckett song
Ribut Nawang Sari
God bless you...
Jerold L Murray
This song is more than fifty (50) years old and it was about the fallen of the Vietnam War. I was there in the mid 60s, early 70s as a Medic, and saw up front what the casulty of war can do. There was no parade for us upon returning. It was not until decades later we began to hear "Thank you for your service." After all those years it still bring tears to my eyes. This song should be played as the National Anthem on Veteran's Day and Memorial Day for the fallen and the survivors with the visible and invisible scars. Thanks Gary for such a beautiful song. One of best set of vocal cords ever created by God.
Lauren Marie
First time I am hearing this song, its got me right in the heart, what a beautiful but sad song, God Bless all those who fought for our freedom! Thank a veteran today, they deserve so much more than they receive!
Mr54nomore
One of the greatest voices in rock & roll history. Gary Puckett and the Union Gap are one of the reasons why I consider the music of the 60's as the greatest decade in rock & roll history.
What a wonderful and thought provoking song of the men in our military, and those that make it home from the battle field. Priceless!
MaryLee Luna
I completely agree with you!! This without fail bring on the tears! 💙💔🇺🇸😥
Anna Lorang
Beautiful song sung by an angelic voice.
Erick Alejandro
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gtmobayer
This song should be played every Veteran's Day, as the National Anthem to fallen U.S. soldiers. Salute to all who've ever served, who've fought and continue to fight for the most blessed land of all. Thank Jesus for those who have the fortitude to protect, honor and preserve the benefits of being a free people. From the bottom of my U.S. Navy heart-"Thank you to all my fellow American Troops, both male and female!" God Bless you & America!