Bring The Boys Back Home
Michael Kamen; Pink Floyd; Bob Ezrin Lyrics


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Bring the boys back home
Bring the boys back home
Don't leave the children on their own, no, no
Bring the boys back home

Wrong, do it again
Time to go
Are you feeling okay?
There's a man answering, but he keeps hanging up





Is there anybody out there?

Overall Meaning

The song Bring The Boys Back Home was written by Pink Floyd, Michael Kamen, and Bob Ezrin. The lyrics are a call to action for soldiers to return home from war and reunite with their families. The repetition of the phrase "bring the boys back home" emphasizes the need for immediate action to be taken to stop the violence and loss of life. The line "don't leave the children on their own" shows the urgency of the need to end the conflict, as innocent children are being affected by the absence of their fathers.


The following lines "wrong, do it again, time to go, are you feeling okay?" are a reflection of the chaos and confusion of war, where orders are given without thought to the consequences. The line "there's a man answering, but he keeps hanging up" could signify a lack of communication between soldiers and their loved ones, or perhaps an overall lack of communication and understanding between the people in charge and those on the ground.


The repeated question "is there anybody out there?" could represent a cry for help or an appeal for someone to take action and bring the soldiers home. Overall, Bring The Boys Back Home is a poignant and emotional plea for peace and an end to senseless violence.


Line by Line Meaning

Bring the boys back home
It is time to reunite all soldiers with their families.


Don't leave the children on their own, no, no
The families of the soldiers need support and assurance while their loved ones are away.


Wrong, do it again
The soldier's situation is not ideal and there is a desire to do it right the next time around.


Time to go
It is time for the soldiers to return home from their service.


Are you feeling okay?
The families of the soldiers want to know if their loved ones are doing well.


There's a man answering, but he keeps hanging up
The families' attempts to reach out to the soldiers are being met with difficulty or are unsuccessful.


Is there anybody out there?
The families of soldiers are hoping for communication or some kind of contact from their loved ones.




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Written by: Roger Waters

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