JOHN CALE
- Letter From Abroad Lyrics / with translationsIt's a squalid little town with a tenuous beauty
The cool wet mornings are so appealing
People waking up suddenly in the night
Very disappointed
At the water's edge fishermen smashing their boats -
taking nothing for granted
In a few hours the heat will hang over town as the
northeast monsoon comes roaring in
Can you feel it?
Afghanistan Afghanistan whatever happened to you
I don't really care but I thought I'd ask in case it
mattered to you - let me hear it
They're cutting their heads of in the soccer field
Stretching their necks in the goal
Taking them out in the elephant grass feeding them to the
hyena's
Don't you hear it
Everybody's lips are thin - eventually eyes are empty
This a letter from abroad life is cheaper back home
Let me hear it
You learn form novels living out there rainfall is
followed by thunder
You hear a man's voice soothing and calm - 'I understand
no problem'
The cool wet mornings are so appealing
People waking up suddenly in the night
Very disappointed
At the water's edge fishermen smashing their boats -
taking nothing for granted
In a few hours the heat will hang over town as the
northeast monsoon comes roaring in
Can you feel it?
Afghanistan Afghanistan whatever happened to you
I don't really care but I thought I'd ask in case it
mattered to you - let me hear it
Stretching their necks in the goal
Taking them out in the elephant grass feeding them to the
hyena's
Don't you hear it
Everybody's lips are thin - eventually eyes are empty
This a letter from abroad life is cheaper back home
Let me hear it
You learn form novels living out there rainfall is
followed by thunder
You hear a man's voice soothing and calm - 'I understand
no problem'
Facts about Letter From Abroad
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Letter From Abroad is written by John Davies Cale.
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It is first released on October 06, 2003 as part of John Cale's album "Hobo Sapiens" which includes 12 tracks in total. This song is the 9th track on this album.
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When we take a closer look to the meaning, the song 'Letter from Abroad' by John Cale paints a vivid picture of a town in turmoil, using metaphors like fishermen smashing their boats and people waking up disappointed. The repeated mention of Afghanistan and the disturbing imagery of violence and desolation create a world which people already experience suffering yet show no concern about their pain. The song Letter from abroad presents its lyrics as social commentary which expresses despair and angst and anger and deep personal contemplation. The song demonstrates that people need to experience disillusionment and despair while they encounter conflict and violence and search for their loved ones. The lyrics contain mature themes and references to violence especially through their description of violent soccer field incidents and their depiction of death and suffering. These elements require a PG-13 rating because they are inappropriate for children below 13 years old.
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Letter From Abroad falls under the genre Rock.
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Letter From Abroad song length is 5 minutes and 09 seconds.
Who wrote Letter From Abroad lyrics?
Letter From Abroad is written by John Davies Cale.
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When was Letter From Abroad released?
It is first released on October 06, 2003 as part of John Cale's album "Hobo Sapiens" which includes 12 tracks in total. This song is the 9th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Letter From Abroad lyrics?
When we take a closer look to the meaning, the song 'Letter from Abroad' by John Cale paints a vivid picture of a town in turmoil, using metaphors like fishermen smashing their boats and people waking up disappointed. The repeated mention of Afghanistan and the disturbing imagery of violence and desolation create a world which people already experience suffering yet show no concern about their pain. The song Letter from abroad presents its lyrics as social commentary which expresses despair and angst and anger and deep personal contemplation. The song demonstrates that people need to experience disillusionment and despair while they encounter conflict and violence and search for their loved ones. The lyrics contain mature themes and references to violence especially through their description of violent soccer field incidents and their depiction of death and suffering. These elements require a PG-13 rating because they are inappropriate for children below 13 years old.
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Which genre is Letter From Abroad?
Letter From Abroad falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Letter From Abroad?
Letter From Abroad song length is 5 minutes and 09 seconds.
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these lyrics are submitted by kaanSongwriter(s): John Davies Cale
Record Label(s): 2003 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by EMI Records Ltd
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