Rosebuds scattered across the lawn like the squares at waterloo
With bayonets of thorns repelling small children in search of lost tennis balls
Imaginary cannonballs that were fired at the legs of galloping cavalry
Resting their dreams in the shade of the apple trees
Toy soldiers drunk on warm lemonade
And the children dream of glory and fortunes of war
Safe in bed with stories of fortunes of war, fortunes of war
As the sun sets low on these playing fields
An army returns bearing swords and shields
Dustbin lids and raspberry canes theyll live to fight another day
For warriors medals, milk bottle tops
Battle flags fashioned from mothers old table cloths
Bright colours run in the summer rain
Sometimes when they fall they will pretend that their hankie is a bandage to stop the bleeding
And imagine city streets and desert storms and foreign fields
Theres bullets flying, these are the fortunes of war
I heard a wheelchair whisper across a stale, stagnant gymnasium
Trailing an ivy league jacket like a matador
Through the jitterbug steps of the night before
I followed him down to the church parade
Where he makes his peace every armistice day
I watched him fade away, melt in the autumn rain
For sometimes when they fall they cant pretend
That the hankie is a bandage that cant stop the bleeding
Theyre out in city streets and desert storms or foreign fields
With bullets flying, these are the fortunes of war
While their children dream of glory and fortunes of war
Safe in bed with stories and fortunes of war
Of uniforms and glory, fortunes of war, fortunes of war
(dick/cassidy/boult)
Fish is a British singer-songwriter and musician, known for his musical style that blends elements of progressive rock, art rock, and classical music. Born as **Derek William Dick** in 1958 in Aberdeen, Scotland, he began his musical career in the 1970s with the band **Dr. Chud's X-Ward**. In 1982, he joined Marillion, becoming the frontman of the group until 1988. With Marillion, he achieved international success, releasing albums such as *Script for a Jester's Tear* (1983) and *Misplaced Childhood* (1985), which are considered masterpieces of progressive rock. After leaving Marillion, Fish embarked on a successful solo career, releasing numerous critically acclaimed albums. Among his most notable songs are *State of Mind*, *The Company*, and *Napoleon*. Fish is known for his theatrical performances and his powerful and melodic voice.
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