Dear Mum And Dad (Feat. Dobe Newton)

Dear Mum and Dad
I'm waiting on a train
It's gonna take me away
You sent me off to learn
But I won't let them teach me
I feel I have to go
Let you know when I return

We boarded at the docks
All the people stood and cheered
And they slowly disappeared
They sent us off to foreign land
To teach us to be heroes
And how to take a stand
They put a rifle in my hands

So I'm writing you this letter
Cause they sent me off to war
They told me just who and what I'm fighting for
I've gone out on a journey
But I know my aim is true
So I'll be home soon

Dear Mum and Dad
It's been such a bloody mess
And we've made no progress
We've been stuck here in the sand
And all I hear is screaming
I just can't understand
Take the rifle from my hands

So I'm writing you this letter
Cause they sent me off to war
Now I just don't know what I'm fighting for
I went out on this journey
Cause I thought my heart was true
I'll try to be home soon
I'll try to be home soon

To whom it may concern
The department sends regrets
The nation owes a debt
For the courage of your son
He gave his everything
For the Empire and the King