Have You Ever Been Away Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Ben_the_two_of_us 

Cover art for Have You Ever Been Away lyrics by Beautiful South, The

I'm pretty sure this is looking back at world war two... All about how the people that fought at the men that didn't for what ever reason. I think it's also saying that being patriotic is the last thing on your mind when all your mates are being blown up or shot and you're next.... any ideas? - Joe