Poppy Day
Siuxie & The Banshees Lyrics
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Between the crosses, row on row
That mark a place, we are the dead
The lyrics of Siouxie & The Banshees' song "Poppy Day" are a poignant commentary on the tragedy of war and its devastating impact on the lives of soldiers and their loved ones. The song takes its title from the annual commemoration of Armistice Day in the UK, where poppies are worn as a symbol of remembrance for those who lost their lives in the First World War. "Poppy Day" opens with the haunting line "In Flanders fields the poppies grow", which refers to the famous poem by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, who wrote about the poppies that sprang up in the battlefields of Flanders after the war had ended.
As the song progresses, we hear lines like "Between the crosses, row on row/ That mark a place, we are the dead", which alludes to the rows of graves in war cemeteries and the overwhelming sense of loss and grief that accompanies them. The lyrics are rife with imagery that speaks to the scars and trauma of war, and the urgent need to remember those who have fallen. Overall, "Poppy Day" is a powerful and deeply moving piece of music that reminds us of the true cost of conflict, and the importance of cherishing the memory of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
Line by Line Meaning
In Flanders fields the poppies grow
The poppies are growing in the fields of Flanders
Between the crosses, row on row
The poppies grow among the many rows of crosses
That mark a place, we are the dead
These crosses mark the resting place of those who have died in war
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Written by: MKCAY, MORRIS, STEVEN SEVERIN, SUSAN BALLION
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