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- For Absent Friends Lyrics / with translationsSunday at six when they close both the gates
A widowed pair, still sitting there
Wonder if they're late for church
And it's cold so they fasten their coats
And cross the grass, they're always last
Passing by the padlocked swings
The roundabout still turning
Ahead they see a small girl
On her way home with a pram
Inside the archway
The priest greets them with a courteous nod
He's close to God
Looking back at days of four instead of two
Years seem so few
Heads bent in prayer
For friends not there
Leaving twopence on the plate
They hurry down the path and through the gate
And wait to board the bus
That ambles down the street
A widowed pair, still sitting there
Wonder if they're late for church
And it's cold so they fasten their coats
And cross the grass, they're always last
Passing by the padlocked swings
The roundabout still turning
Ahead they see a small girl
On her way home with a pram
Inside the archway
He's close to God
Looking back at days of four instead of two
Years seem so few
Heads bent in prayer
For friends not there
Leaving twopence on the plate
They hurry down the path and through the gate
And wait to board the bus
That ambles down the street
Facts about For Absent Friends
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For Absent Friends is written by Peter Brian Gabriel, Phillip David Charles Collins, Michael Rutherford, Steve Hackett, Anthony George Banks.
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It is first released on November 12, 1971 as part of Genesis's album "Nursery Cryme" which includes 7 tracks in total.
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When we search for the deeper meaning hidden within the lines, Genesis's 'For Absent Friends' tells the emotional story of a widowed couple who show their everlasting love through their church visit which they use to pray for their deceased family members. The basic content of the song presents friends who have passed away through its musical composition which combines elements of reflection and nostalgia and peace and solitude and spiritual experiences. The song establishes aging as a key value while it defines nostalgia as a major force which connects people with their communities through established practices which protect their memories of departed loved ones. The lyrics show a tranquil moment when a widowed couple visits church because they want to remember their deceased partner. The content is appropriate for viewers of every age group.
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For Absent Friends falls under the genre Rock.
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For Absent Friends song length is 1 minutes and 47 seconds.
Who wrote For Absent Friends lyrics?
For Absent Friends is written by Peter Brian Gabriel, Phillip David Charles Collins, Michael Rutherford, Steve Hackett, Anthony George Banks.
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When was For Absent Friends released?
It is first released on November 12, 1971 as part of Genesis's album "Nursery Cryme" which includes 7 tracks in total.
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What is the meaning behind For Absent Friends lyrics?
When we search for the deeper meaning hidden within the lines, Genesis's 'For Absent Friends' tells the emotional story of a widowed couple who show their everlasting love through their church visit which they use to pray for their deceased family members. The basic content of the song presents friends who have passed away through its musical composition which combines elements of reflection and nostalgia and peace and solitude and spiritual experiences. The song establishes aging as a key value while it defines nostalgia as a major force which connects people with their communities through established practices which protect their memories of departed loved ones. The lyrics show a tranquil moment when a widowed couple visits church because they want to remember their deceased partner. The content is appropriate for viewers of every age group.
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Which genre is For Absent Friends?
For Absent Friends falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song For Absent Friends?
For Absent Friends song length is 1 minutes and 47 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Peter Brian Gabriel, Phillip David Charles Collins, Michael Rutherford, Steve Hackett, Anthony George BanksRecord Label(s): 2008 Anthony Banks Ltd , Philip Collins Ltd , Peter Gabriel Ltd , Stephen Hackett Ltd , Michael Rutherford Ltd , under exclusive license to Atlantic R
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