Wives At Home

from Tui by James Constable

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Is there anybody thinking of the wives at home?
And the trouble that they go through when they're alone?
I can’t recall a time that I have ever heard their names
And for that I don’t know who there is to blame

Is there anybody thinking of the boys returning?
And the oddly morbid lessons that they have learnt?
They never thought they’d kill or be killed for their country or their king
But these are the newfound viewpoints that war will bring

A lady sits at a dining table, thinking of their love
Their kids, and the happy future that they’ll all have
But then a letter came and it said:
“HE’S DEAD ON THE TURKISH BEACHES.”
And a ghostly figure reaches for her hand

Is there anybody thinking of the volunteers
And the fact they had to conquer all their fears
There were nurses, doctors, and frontline drivers, of this I can be sure
But they’ve all become a footnote we can’t recall

A doctor amongst the battle is tending to the wounded men
He takes a break in his quarters, tried but glad
But then a letter came and it said:
“HE’S DEAD ON THE TURKISH BEACHES.”
And the broken brother doesn’t understand

So many went for stayed at home, but I haven’t heard of one
So please don’t forget their names at the going down of the sun
Please don’t forget their names at the going down of the sun

credits

from Tui, released June 18, 2021
James Constable - Voice, Guitars, Bass
Jonothan Tressler - Drums

Jacob Patchett - Recording Engineer, Mastering Engineer
Will McGillivray - Mixing Advisor

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James Constable Rangiora, New Zealand

Hello everyone! My name is James Constable, aged 19, and I am an singer/songwriter living in New Zealand. This page showcases my music, as well as lyrics for my songs.

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