Stop the Cavalry
Lewie Lyrics
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To say we're doing splendidly
But it's very cold out here in the snow
Marching to and from the enemy
Oh I say it's tough, I have had enough
Can you stop the cavalry?
I have had to fight, almost every night
That is when I say, oh yes yet again
Can you stop the cavalry?
Mary Bradley waits at home
In the nuclear fall-out zone
Wish I could be dancing now
In the arms of the girl I love
(Dub a dub a dumb dumb)
(Dub a dub dubadum dubadum dub a dub dubadum)
(Dub a dub a dumb dumb)
(Dub a dub dubadum dubadum dub a dub dubadum)
Wish I was at home for Christmas
Bang! That's another bomb on another town
While the Tsar and Jim have tea
If I get home, live to tell the tale
I'll run for all presidencies
If I get elected I'll stop, I will stop the cavalry
(Dub a dub a dumb dumb)
(Dub a dub dubadum dubadum dub a dub dubadum)
(Dub a dub a dumb dumb)
(Dub a dub dubadum dubadum dub a dub dubadum)
Wish I was at home for Christmas
Wish I could be dancing now
In the arms of the girl I love
Mary Bradley waits at home
She's has been waiting two years long
Wish I was at home for Christmas
The song "Stop the Cavalry" by Jona Lewie was released in 1980 and has since then been a Christmas favorite, even though it is not typically a Christmas song. The song describes a soldier's experience during war and his longing to be home, especially for Christmas. In the first verse, the soldier addresses Mr. Churchill, who visits the troops to check on their progress in battle, but the cold weather makes it difficult for the soldiers to fight. The soldier then pleads with Churchill to "stop the cavalry" as it is becoming too much to bear.
The second verse delves deeper into the soldier's experiences fighting in numerous wars across the centuries. It highlights the soldier's weariness and pleading for respite. The chorus repeats the soldier's request to "stop the cavalry," indicating that he is fed up with war and wants to go home. In the middle of the song, there is a brief musical interlude where the sounds of gunshots and bombs can be heard before the soldier resumes singing.
The last verse returns back to the soldier's personal life, where he longs to be dancing with the girl he loves instead of fighting. He mentions Mary Bradley, who is waiting for him at home in the midst of the nuclear fallout zone, a poignant reminder of the effects of war on civilians. The song then ends with the soldier reiterating his wish to be home for Christmas.
Overall, "Stop the Cavalry" is a moving anti-war song that depicts the experiences of soldiers on the frontlines and the hope for peace. It emphasizes the horrors of war, including the impact it has on families and loved ones back home.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, Mr. Churchill comes over here
Sir Winston Churchill comes over here.
To say we're doing splendidly
To say that the army is doing well.
But it's very cold out here in the snow
It's cold outside in the snow.
Marching to and from the enemy
Traveling to and from the enemy.
Oh I say it's tough, I have had enough
It's tough and I've had enough.
Can you stop the cavalry?
Can you prevent the continuous fighting?
I have had to fight, almost every night
I've had to fight almost every night.
Down throughout these centuries
For centuries, this has been the norm.
That is when I say, oh yes yet again
At that point, I say, 'yes, yet again.'
Can you stop the cavalry?
Can you prevent the continuous fighting?
Mary Bradley waits at home
Mary Bradley is waiting at home.
In the nuclear fall-out zone
In a place affected by nuclear fallout.
Wish I could be dancing now
I wish I could be dancing now.
In the arms of the girl I love
In the arms of the woman I love.
Bang! That's another bomb on another town
Bang! Another bomb has exploded in another town.
While the Tsar and Jim have tea
While the Tsar and Jim have tea to discuss things.
If I get home, live to tell the tale
If I make it home and survive.
I'll run for all presidencies
I'll run for all leadership positions.
If I get elected I'll stop, I will stop the cavalry
If elected, I'll put an end to continuous fighting.
Wish I could be dancing now
I wish I could be dancing now.
In the arms of the girl I love
In the arms of the woman I love.
Mary Bradley waits at home
Mary Bradley is waiting at home.
She's has been waiting two years long
She's been waiting at home for two years.
Wish I was at home for Christmas
I wish I were at home for Christmas.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jona Lewie, Rob De Nijs
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@kennymccormick4733
Here are the lyrics to this Christmas Classic:
Hey, Mr. Churchill comes over here to say we're doing splendidly
But it's very cold out here in the snow marching to and from the enemy Oh I say it's tough I have had enough can you stop the cavalry?
I have had to fight almost every night down throughout these centuries That is when I say, oh yes yet again can you stop the cavalry?
Mary Bradley waits at home in the nuclear fall-out zone Wish I could be dancing now In the arms of the girl I love
Wish I was at home for Christmas
Bang! That's another bomb on another the town While the Tzar and Jim have tea If I get home, live to tell the tale I'll run for all presidencies
If I get elected, I will stop, I will stop the cavalry
Wish I was at home for Christmas
Wish I could be dancing now in the arms of the girl I love Mary Bradley waits at home She has been waiting two years long
Wish I was at home for Christmas
@selene007
Merry Christmas 🎄
[Verse 1] 🎶
Hey, Mr. Churchill comes over here
To say we're doing splendidly
But it's very cold out here in the snow
Marching to win from the enemy
Oh I say it's tough, I have had enough
Can you stop the cavalry?
[Verse 2]
I have had to fight, almost every night
Down throughout these centuries
That is when I say, oh yes yet again
Can you stop the cavalry?
[Chorus]
Mary Bradley waits at home
In the nuclear fall-out zone
Wish I could be dancing now
In the arms of the girl I love
[Intermission]
Dub a dub a dumb dumb
Dub a dub a dumb
Dub a dumb dumb dub a dub
Dub a dub a dumb
Dub a dub a dumb dumb
Dub a dub a dumb
Dub a dumb dumb dub a dub
Dub a dub a dumb
Wish I was at home for Christmas
[Verse 3]
Bang! That's another bomb on another town
While the Tsar and Jim have tea
If I get home, live to tell the tale
I'll run for all presidencies
If I get elected I'll stop - I will stop the cavalry
[Intermission]
Dub a dub a dumb dumb
Dub a dub a dumb
Dub a dumb dumb dub a dub
Dub a dub a dumb
Dub a dub a dumb dumb
Dub a dub a dumb
Dub a dumb dumb dub a dub
Dub a dub a dumb
Wish I was at home for Christmas
[Chorus]
Wish I could be dancing now
In the arms of the girl I love
Mary Bradley waits at home
She's been waiting two years long
Wish I was at home for Christmas
@oskarostermann4734
It was never meant to be a Christmas song but it turned into one. And it's still great.
Don't let us forget what this song is really about.
@josephleahy8280
This has always been a Christmas song. The lyrics say, "wish I was at home for Christmas".
@neilduncan6645
Anti war song at its finest. Hijacked as a christmas song because of that jingle. Still awesome.
@Burgerboy118
@neil duncan its about wanting to be at home for christmas with their family instead they are abroad fighting in a war
@legiregi1567
The song is about Christmas, it's about Christmas in ww2 and how they longed to come home for christmas
@ellepant
@Legi Regi ww1 not ww2
@danielconsidine3863
Most underrated Christmas song.ever.
@darrenturner8913
Agreed
@ashe7762
agreed
@cumorsomething8119
Yeah