March
Tyske Ludder Lyrics


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When Johnny comes marching home again
Hurrah! Hurrah!
We'll give him a hearty welcome then
Hurrah! Hurrah!
The men will cheer and the boys will shout
The ladies they will all turn out
And we'll all feel gay
When Johnny comes marching home.
The old church bell will peal with joy
Hurrah! Hurrah!
To welcome home our darling boy,
Hurrah! Hurrah!
The village lads and lassies say
With roses they will strew the way,
And we'll all feel gay
When Johnny comes marching home.
Get ready for the Jubilee,
Hurrah! Hurrah!
We'll drink him a toast or two or three,
Hurrah! Hurrah!
The laurel wreath is ready now
To place upon his loyal brow
And we'll all feel gay
When Johnny comes marching home.
Let love and friendship on that day,
Hurrah, hurrah!
Their choicest pleasures then display,
Hurrah, hurrah!
And let each one perform some part,
To fill with joy the warrior's heart,
And we'll all feel gay




When Johnny comes marching home.
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Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Marching Home" suggest a triumphant return of a soldier named Johnny to his home village. The crowd welcomes him with enthusiasm and cheer, men cheering and boys shouting while the church bell rings with joy. The song emphasizes the feeling of happiness and excitement that comes with Johnny's return, reflected in the flowers the village lads and lassies strew on Johnny's path, and the laurel wreath prepared to place on his brow. The song celebrates the bond of love and friendship that Johnny shared with his community, and how they came together to celebrate his return.


The song was originally written as a Civil War song in the United States, but it gained popularity in other countries as well. The lyrics were altered slightly to suit the country's situation and culture, though the melody retained its original form. The German industrial band Tyske Ludder covered the song as a tribute to their German forefathers who fought in World War II. They altered some of the lyrics to make it more relevant to their context and gave it a modern electronic sound.


Line by Line Meaning

When Johnny comes marching home again Hurrah! Hurrah!
We are eagerly anticipating Johnny's return and are excited to welcome him back with open arms.


We'll give him a hearty welcome then Hurrah! Hurrah!
We plan to shower Johnny with love and affection to show how much we missed him during his absence.


The men will cheer and the boys will shout The ladies they will all turn out
Everyone in the town, men and boys and ladies, will be gathered to welcome Johnny in a boisterous and joyous manner.


And we'll all feel gay When Johnny comes marching home.
Our hearts will be full of happiness and delight when Johnny returns home safely.


The old church bell will peal with joy Hurrah! Hurrah!
The church bells will ring out in celebration of Johnny's return and the joy it brings to the community.


To welcome home our darling boy, Hurrah! Hurrah!
We love and adore Johnny, and we are thrilled to have him back in our midst.


The village lads and lassies say With roses they will strew the way,
The young people of the town plan to spread rose petals on the path to welcome Johnny and make the occasion even more special.


And we'll all feel gay When Johnny comes marching home.
The happiness we all feel when Johnny returns will be heightened by the special gestures and efforts made by the townspeople to welcome him back.


Get ready for the Jubilee, Hurrah! Hurrah!
The excitement and anticipation for Johnny's return is so high that we already feel like we are in the midst of a great celebration.


We'll drink him a toast or two or three, Hurrah! Hurrah!
We will gather to raise a glass in honor of Johnny and his return, and we will continue to toast him over and over again.


The laurel wreath is ready now To place upon his loyal brow
We have prepared a symbol of honor and victory for Johnny to wear as he returns, recognizing his loyalty and dedication.


And we'll all feel gay When Johnny comes marching home.
The entire town is united in our excitement and happiness for Johnny's return, and we plan to celebrate together in jubilation.


Let love and friendship on that day, Hurrah, hurrah!
We hope to demonstrate the deep bonds of love and friendship that exist in our community when we welcome Johnny home.


Their choicest pleasures then display, Hurrah, hurrah!
We plan to show Johnny all the best things our town has to offer, including our favorite foods, drinks, and activities.


And let each one perform some part, To fill with joy the warrior's heart,
Everyone in our community is invested in making this homecoming special for Johnny, and each person plans to contribute in their own way to make him feel loved and appreciated.


And we'll all feel gay When Johnny comes marching home.
The anticipation and excitement for Johnny's arrival are building, and we are eagerly counting the seconds until we can welcome him home with open hearts and joyous celebration.




Writer(s): Claus Albers, Olaf Reimers

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Sparrowhawk Lastname

Love this song... I just wish I could find the lyrics anywhere. There's definitely more to it than just the original when Johnny comes marching home tune.

Daealis

I've listened this through twice now, and I still can't decide whether I should laugh my ass off or what. Guess I'll go again!

ϟtraightWhiteMale

Everyone can play on an instrument but few can make it sound good. SAME WITH COMPUTERS. Everyone can use computers as tools to produce music, but a very few can make good music, and industrial/synth contains most of these "goods".

SEISMOGRAPH242

"Well boys I reckon this is it... Nuclear combat toe to toe with the Russkies."
Who here remembers Doctor Strangelove? Whenever I hear this tune I think of the bomber scenes.

Ivan Vockt

Versão 'folk-industrial' bacana do clássico Folk Mundial "Os animais" ! Versão Galega: watch?v=Koe9NAby8Vs Saúdos !

LennartSvan

masterpiece

TheSlaughtermatic

Its always good to hear from Slim Pickens

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HardBassZone

that was very interesting track :) maybe if tempo would be 200 bpm i'll love it :S

Канал Промзона *stalker

Very cool song! It hears like industrial post sowiet stalker march🏭🏭🏭

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