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Cold Chisel Khe Sanh Lyrics
Total views: 3 times this week / Rating: 10/10 [3 votes]Album: Swingshift / Original Release Date: 1981-03-23Genre: RockSong Duration: 3 min 46 sec
Khe Sanh
Cold Chisel
Cold Chisel
COLD CHISEL
- Khe Sanh LyricsI left my heart to the sappers round Khe Sanh
And my soul was sold with my cigarettes to the blackmarket man
I've had the Vietnam cold turkey
From the ocean to the Silver City
And it's only other vets could understand
About the long forgotten dockside guarantees
How there were no V-day heroes in 1973
How we sailed into Sydney Harbour
I saw an old friend but couldn't kiss her
And she was lined, and I was home to a lucky land
She was like so many more from that time on
Their lives were all so empty, until they found their chosen one
And their legs were often open
But their minds were always closed
And their hearts were held in fast suburban chains
And the legal pads were yellow, hours long, paypacket lean
And the telex writers clattered where the gunships once had been
But the car parks made me jumpy
And I never stopped the dreams
Or the growing need for speed and novacaine
So I worked across the country from end to end
Tried to find a place to settle down,
Where my mixed up life could mend
Held a job on an oil-rig
Flying choppers when I could
But the nightlife nearly drove me round the bend
And I've travelled round the world from year to year
And each one found me aimless, one more year the worse for wear
And I've been back to South East Asia
You know the answer sure ain't there
But I'm drifting north, to check things out again
You know the last plane out of Sydney's almost gone
Only seven flying hours, and I'll be landing in Hong Kong
There ain't nothing like the kisses
From a jaded Chinese princess
I'm gonna hit some Hong Kong mattress all night long
Well the last plane out of Sydney's almost gone
Yeah the last plane out of Sydney's almost gone
And it's really got me worried
I'm goin' nowhere and I'm in a hurry
And the last plane out of Sydney's almost gone
(Repeat twice)
And my soul was sold with my cigarettes to the blackmarket man
I've had the Vietnam cold turkey
From the ocean to the Silver City
And it's only other vets could understand
About the long forgotten dockside guarantees
How there were no V-day heroes in 1973
How we sailed into Sydney Harbour
I saw an old friend but couldn't kiss her
And she was lined, and I was home to a lucky land
She was like so many more from that time on
Their lives were all so empty, until they found their chosen one
And their legs were often open
But their minds were always closed
And their hearts were held in fast suburban chains
And the legal pads were yellow, hours long, paypacket lean
And the telex writers clattered where the gunships once had been
But the car parks made me jumpy
And I never stopped the dreams
Or the growing need for speed and novacaine
So I worked across the country from end to end
Where my mixed up life could mend
Held a job on an oil-rig
Flying choppers when I could
But the nightlife nearly drove me round the bend
And I've travelled round the world from year to year
And each one found me aimless, one more year the worse for wear
And I've been back to South East Asia
You know the answer sure ain't there
But I'm drifting north, to check things out again
You know the last plane out of Sydney's almost gone
Only seven flying hours, and I'll be landing in Hong Kong
There ain't nothing like the kisses
From a jaded Chinese princess
I'm gonna hit some Hong Kong mattress all night long
Well the last plane out of Sydney's almost gone
Yeah the last plane out of Sydney's almost gone
And it's really got me worried
I'm goin' nowhere and I'm in a hurry
And the last plane out of Sydney's almost gone
(Repeat twice)
Facts about Khe Sanh
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Khe Sanh is written by Donald Walker.
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It is first released on March 23, 1981 as part of Cold Chisel's album "Swingshift" which includes 21 tracks in total.
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When we examine its symbolic meaning, Cold Chisel's 'Khe Sanh' is a song that captures the life of a Vietnam War veteran, who is going through the same struggles, disillusionment, and at the same time, is trying to find his way, meaning, and peace in life after the war. The words describe the difficulties of adjusting to the society, looking for a place to belong, and the never-ending feeling of restlessness and unfulfillment even after going through the whole world and experiencing new things. The song Khe Sanh points out mainly the very thoughts of the singer, his anguish, and despair of love, as well as societal issues, which is even though he speaks of them indirectly through the use of poetic techniques and imagery. The same issues are raised within the facets of the song such as the pain of being displaced, the longing, the impact of war, searching for one's identity, and finally, the disillusionment. The lyrics are rich with mature themes such as the brutality of wars, personal conflicts, and hints to adult situations, thus making it inappropriate for the younger audience of below 13 years of age. The hints of drugs and sexual innuendos are also among the factors that give the song a PG-13 rating.
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Khe Sanh falls under the genre Rock.
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Khe Sanh song length is 3 minutes and 46 seconds.
Who wrote Khe Sanh lyrics?
Khe Sanh is written by Donald Walker.
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When was Khe Sanh released?
It is first released on March 23, 1981 as part of Cold Chisel's album "Swingshift" which includes 21 tracks in total.
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What is the meaning behind Khe Sanh lyrics?
When we examine its symbolic meaning, Cold Chisel's 'Khe Sanh' is a song that captures the life of a Vietnam War veteran, who is going through the same struggles, disillusionment, and at the same time, is trying to find his way, meaning, and peace in life after the war. The words describe the difficulties of adjusting to the society, looking for a place to belong, and the never-ending feeling of restlessness and unfulfillment even after going through the whole world and experiencing new things. The song Khe Sanh points out mainly the very thoughts of the singer, his anguish, and despair of love, as well as societal issues, which is even though he speaks of them indirectly through the use of poetic techniques and imagery. The same issues are raised within the facets of the song such as the pain of being displaced, the longing, the impact of war, searching for one's identity, and finally, the disillusionment. The lyrics are rich with mature themes such as the brutality of wars, personal conflicts, and hints to adult situations, thus making it inappropriate for the younger audience of below 13 years of age. The hints of drugs and sexual innuendos are also among the factors that give the song a PG-13 rating.
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Which genre is Khe Sanh?
Khe Sanh falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Khe Sanh?
Khe Sanh song length is 3 minutes and 46 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Donald Walker
Record Label(s): 2011 Cold Chisel Pty Ltd
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this song attempts to capture the despair of the young vetunfit for polite society after being brutalized by his vietnam experience.