Finale
Home Guardsmen Lyrics


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Call out the navy, call out the ranks
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
The soldiers of the old home guard




That's who
The soldiers of the old home guard

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Home Guardsmen's song Finale are a tribute to the soldiers of the Home Guard, who were a volunteer force in Britain during the Second World War. The song urges the powers that be to call up all the different branches of the military, but ultimately it is the Home Guard who are left standing as the last line of defence. The lyrics speak to the determination and resilience of the Home Guard, who were made up of citizens from all walks of life and who were willing to defend their country against all odds - even if it meant doing so from their own front yards.


The song is both a tribute to the Home Guard and a reflection of the anxiety and fear that gripped Britain during the war. The idea that the country might be invaded and occupied by enemy forces was a very real one, and the Home Guard served as a symbol of the nation's determination to resist. The lyrics of the song encourage listeners to see the Home Guard not as a ragtag band of amateurs, but as a force to be reckoned with - one that was prepared to fight to the bitter end to defend their homes and hearths.


Line by Line Meaning

Call out the navy, call out the ranks
Summon the powerful naval forces and all ground military units


Call out the air force, call out the tanks
Bring in the mighty air force and armored tanks


From the cliffs of Dover call up the gulls
Mobilize the aerial fighters from the Dover cliffs to join the battle


And don't forget the loyal territorials
Include the devoted territorial forces in the call to action


But, who's sticking in there, who will defend
However, who is going to hold their ground and protect their land?


Every inch of England no matter what they send
Regardless of any enemy attack, they will defend every part of England


Who's standing firm in our own front yard
Who are the ones who are resolute in protecting their homeland?


The soldiers of the old home guard
The courageous and committed members of the Home Guard




Lyrics Š Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RICHARD M. SHERMAN, ROBERT SHERMAN

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Locomotora 419

I love this movie since as i a child 👸🏼🐘🌙🌟🌟

Tony Barde

I wrote a version but with Americanized lyrics

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