Overture
Three Dog Night Feat. London Symphony Orchestra Lyrics
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Didn't come home.
His unborn child
Will never know him.
Believe him missing
With a number of men.
Don't expect
To see him again.
The opening lines of Three Dog Night's song Overture are deeply emotional and somber. The lyrics are about Captain Walker, who didn't come home, and his unborn child who will never get a chance to know him. The lyrics suggest that Captain Walker is missing along with a number of other men, and that his family and loved ones have given up hope on ever seeing him again. The sorrowful tone of the lyrics is enhanced by the haunting melody that accompanies them, making the song a moving tribute to all those who served and never made it home.
Line by Line Meaning
Captain Walker
Introducing the character of Captain Walker
Didn't come home.
Captain Walker did not return home, indicating that something has happened to him
His unborn child
Referring to the fact that Captain Walker has a child on the way, which adds to the emotional weight of his absence
Will never know him.
The child will never be able to know their father, since he is missing or presumed dead
Believe him missing
Stating that Captain Walker is officially considered missing, and that there is no information on his whereabouts
With a number of men.
Implying that Captain Walker was not alone when he went missing, which could mean that there were others involved in the incident
Don't expect
This line sets a tone of resignation and acceptance, suggesting that there is little hope of Captain Walker being found alive
To see him again.
Reiterating the finality of Captain Walker's disappearance, and the painful reality that there will be no closure for his friends and family
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: PETER TOWNSHEND
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@sourdurian2839
A Korean conductor leading a Japanese Philharmonic playing a song written by an Italian composer. This is how the world should be. Music unites all :)
@ammas6452
Correct
@delcamelot
Japanese and south Koreans are close ..pity they didn't have good composers there !
@wakeking540
agreed enjoyed by all
@armelburgess8651
What does nationality have to do with classical music?
@delcamelot
@King Louis XIV A lot !!
@dalebrown322
I've probably watched this 100+ times and love it every time. Between the conductor's actions, the gray bearded cello player and the first violin the enjoyment they are all having with this wonderful piece makes it just a special video. Thanks to all of them for their performance.
@dalebrown322
One thing that stands out when watching it is that the conductor has no music in front of him and no one in the symphony is looking at the conductor but they are all in sync.
@JMARTIN1947
This video should be taken down. There is not enough racial diversity in the orchestra. 😩
@JustForFun-mt9og
I, too, loved this performance, and especially noted the passion of the lead violinist (on the right hand of the conductor). She almost bounces out of her seat when the beat picks up. Impressive...I love PASSIION IN MUSIC and IN IT'S PERFORMERS!!