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Elton John The Retreat Lyrics
Total views: 2 times this week / Rating: 7.50/10 [24 votes]Album: Too Low for Zero / Original Release Date: 1983-05-23Genre: RockSong Duration: 4 min 46 sec
ELTON JOHN
- The Retreat Lyrics / with translationsThey laid beneath the pine trees with their caps over their eyes
They were drunk with home and mama as they brushed away the flies
In an instant before the sunrise they had gunned the rebels down
As their flags were torn at half mast in the ruins of the town
There were white sails on the water for the crippled on the beach
There was a lack of ammunition so the cause was incomplete
When the bugle blew at breakfast and they knew their ships were in
Signs of grand assurance were carried on the wind
Take it home, take it low, take responsibilities
Came the message from the front
For the captains, captains quarters must retreat
Pack the compass, pack the tents, take the bunks
They just chalked it down in history but they kept their uniforms
They put their medals on the sideboards and they went back to their farms
For it was just a mere reminder that they stood beside the best
That God had saved the chosen few and the devil took the rest
On the planes above the rock face where the sculptured eagles swoop
There's a haunted yell for action among the spectres of his troops
It was silent on the coastline as the crazy angels danced
They were drunk with home and mama as they brushed away the flies
In an instant before the sunrise they had gunned the rebels down
As their flags were torn at half mast in the ruins of the town
There were white sails on the water for the crippled on the beach
There was a lack of ammunition so the cause was incomplete
When the bugle blew at breakfast and they knew their ships were in
Signs of grand assurance were carried on the wind
Take it home, take it low, take responsibilities
Came the message from the front
Pack the compass, pack the tents, take the bunks
They just chalked it down in history but they kept their uniforms
They put their medals on the sideboards and they went back to their farms
For it was just a mere reminder that they stood beside the best
That God had saved the chosen few and the devil took the rest
On the planes above the rock face where the sculptured eagles swoop
There's a haunted yell for action among the spectres of his troops
It was silent on the coastline as the crazy angels danced
Facts about The Retreat
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The Retreat is written by Elton John, Bernard J.p. Taupin.
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It is first released on May 23, 1983 as part of Elton John's album "Too Low for Zero" which includes 13 tracks in total. This song is the 12nd track on this album.
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When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, Elton John's The Retreat demonstrates how war creates destruction which requires people to choose between fighting and finding peace through their responsibilities. The retreat lyrics mostly emphasizes reflection, angst, despair, social commentary and empowerment. The song establishes3 war and conflict as its main theme while establishing3 societal norms which require people to assume3 their duties and conduct3 their lives. The song lyrics contains depictions of violence and war, which are intense enough to warrant a PG-13 rating. The content contains mature themes through its mention of death and its use of the word 'drunk' which makes it unsuitable for young viewers who lack parental supervision.
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The Retreat falls under the genre Rock.
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The Retreat song length is 4 minutes and 46 seconds.
Who wrote The Retreat lyrics?
The Retreat is written by Elton John, Bernard J.p. Taupin.
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When was The Retreat released?
It is first released on May 23, 1983 as part of Elton John's album "Too Low for Zero" which includes 13 tracks in total. This song is the 12nd track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind The Retreat lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, Elton John's The Retreat demonstrates how war creates destruction which requires people to choose between fighting and finding peace through their responsibilities. The retreat lyrics mostly emphasizes reflection, angst, despair, social commentary and empowerment. The song establishes3 war and conflict as its main theme while establishing3 societal norms which require people to assume3 their duties and conduct3 their lives. The song lyrics contains depictions of violence and war, which are intense enough to warrant a PG-13 rating. The content contains mature themes through its mention of death and its use of the word 'drunk' which makes it unsuitable for young viewers who lack parental supervision.
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Which genre is The Retreat?
The Retreat falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song The Retreat?
The Retreat song length is 4 minutes and 46 seconds.
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Record Label(s): 1998 Mercury Records Limited
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