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lyrics
When I was a young man, no more than a boy,
In a pub with my mates, full of laughter and joy.
A man in the corner, sobbing into his beer,
He was sixty or so, but that wasn't clear.
His distress was apparent, it was plain to see,
This man had a terrible legacy.
1945, 1945, 1945, 1945. (But I'm alive).
I was concerned with his grief and sat down with him,
Tell me your story, it sounds pretty grim.
He rolled up his sleeve and it was plain to see,
He'd cleary survived an awful travesty.
He'd done the dirty work of the cowardly,
And survivors guilt was his legacy.
1945, 1945, 1945, 1945. (But he survived).
On the day he was due to take his place in the line,
Americano troops released him and his kind.
Thirty years later, he still can't forget,
Having heard his story, nor can I, I regret.
Deniars believe it didn't happen then,
Well watch the news, it is happening again.
1945, 1945, 1945, 1945. (But he survived).
1945, 1945, 1945, 1945. (But he survived).
Thirty years later, he still can't forget,
Having heard his story, nor can I, I regret.
Deniars believe it didn't happen then,
Well watch the news, it is happening again.
1945, 1945, 1945, 1945. (You can't deny)
credits
released December 30, 2023
Rob Hackett, Bass Guitar / Vocals.
Andy Hackett, Guitar / Vocals.
Dave Knight, Drums.
Mick Tyers, Guitar / Vocals.
A classic of late 90s psychedelic rock from San Francisco stalwarts Mushroom gets a reissue with bonus tracks and rarities. Bandcamp New & Notable Jul 22, 2021