| Don Gibson – Sea of Heartbreak Lyrics | 11 years ago |
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The meaning is obvious. The personal meaning/memory is deep. Early 60's, American country boy serving in military overseas, not use to all that water and seaports, and drinking, and good looking bar girls. Still dream about it. |
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| Roger Whittaker – The Last Farewell Lyrics | 12 years ago |
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Have listened to this song many times. In some earlier times; WWII, maybe the 1800"s the writer may refer to being in the Philippines or in that general area. He may not be refering to a woman that is beautiful but the islands themselves. 50 years ago I was stationed in Taiwan and Okinawa for 4 years. Okinawa is a great island to spend time on, but not "beautiful" like Taiwan. Taiwan was named Formosa by the Portuguise which means Beautiful Island. My wife is from Taiwan and she is beautiful also, so to me Roger could have been singing about a woman or an island. He sings about death and dying, we didnt have to go through that. I mention the Philippines because he sings of "foreign flag a-rising" , sounds like the invasion by the Japanese of that whole area. |
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| Roger Whittaker – Always on My Mind Lyrics | 12 years ago |
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Another great american country song that Roger turns into something special. |
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