Lyric discussion by yellowplaidknickers 

Cover art for Soft Rains Of April lyrics by A-Ha

I figured it was a guy who is in jail, calling home-- what with the part about being given 4 years and having 3 more to go. I love this song!

I agree... the line "The ferry across the water to Dover" too

there's an old fortress in Dover that was converted to a prison in the 50's

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