Kate Bush is a British singer and songwriter known for her unique voice and creative music style.

She became famous with her hit “Wuthering Heights” and was the first female artist to reach No. 1 in the UK with a self-written song. Her music has influenced many artists over the years.

About the Song

Army Dreamers is a soft and emotional song by Kate Bush. It tells the story of a mother grieving her son, who joined the army but never returned. The song has a gentle melody with deep and touching lyrics, making listeners think about the sadness of lost dreams and war.

Army Dreamers Lyrics by Kate Bush

Intro

(B.F.P.O)
(Army dreamers)
(Mammy’s hero)
(B.F.P.O)
(Mammy’s hero)

Verse 1

Our little army boy
Is coming home from B.F.P.O
We’ve a bunch of purple flowers
To decorate a mammy’s hero
Mourning in the aerodrome
The weather warmer, he is colder
Four men in uniform
To carry home my little soldier

Chorus

(What could he do? Should have been a rock star)
But he didn’t have the money for a guitar
(What could he do? Should have been a politician)
But he never had a proper education
(What could he do? Should have been a father)
But he never even made it to his twenties
What a waste, army dreamers
Oh, what a waste of army dreamers

Verse 2

Tears over a tin box
Oh, Jesus Christ, he wasn’t to know
Like a chicken with a fox
He couldn’t win the war with ego
Give the kid the pick of pips
And give him all your stripes and ribbons
Now he’s sitting in his hole
He might as well have buttons and bows

Chorus

(What could he do? Should have been a rock star)
But he didn’t have the money for a guitar
(What could he do? Should have been a politician)
But he never had a proper education
(What could he do? Should have been a father)
But he never even made it to his twenties
What a waste, army dreamers
Oh, what a waste of army dreamers
Oh, what a waste of all them army dreamers
Army dreamers, army dreamers

Outro

B.F.P.O
Army dreamers
Mammy’s hero
B.F.P.O
Army dreamers
Mammy’s hero
B.F.P.O
No hard heroes
Mammy’s hero
B.F.P.O
Army dreamers
Mammy’s hero
B.F.P.O
No hard heroes

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• “Breathing“: A haunting song about the dangers of nuclear war, it’s soft yet intense music makes the message even more powerful.
• “This Woman’s Work“: A deeply emotional song about love and regret and the soft piano make it truly touching.
• “Cloudbusting“: This song is about hope and belief inspired by a real story, with an uplifting melody and strong vocals that make it special.
• “The Man with the Child in His Eyes“: A gentle and poetic song about love and innocence, with soft piano and dreamy lyrics that create a magical feeling.

Similar Artists Like Kate Bush

Check out these artists who share Kate Bush’s unique style and creativity, each with their own special sound:

• Bat for Lashes
  Genre: Indie pop, dream pop, baroque pop, art pop, folktronica, synth-pop
  Top Album: Two Suns (2009)

• Priscilla Hernández
  Genre: Ambient, new-age, darkwave
  Top Album: Ancient Shadows (2006)

• Louisa John-Krol
  Genre: Folk, pop
  Top Album: Ariel (2002)

• Purple Pilgrims
  Genre: Dream pop
  Top Album: Perfumed Earth (2019)

• Diana Vickers
  Genre: Pop, indie rock
  Top Album: Songs from the Tainted Cherry Tree (2010)

Frequently Asked Questions

Why have Army Dreamers Gone Viral?

Army Dreamers went viral on TikTok due to users remixing, interpreting, animating, and performing the song, driven by its compelling lyrics and sentiment.

Are Army Dreamers About the Vietnam War?

Kate’s music often tells stories reflecting her world. During that period, society faced nuclear war threats and the Vietnam War’s senselessness. “Pull Out the Pin” and “Army Dreamers” strongly reflect that era.

What is the Story Behind the Song Army Dreamers?

“Army Dreamers” is about a mother grieving her son’s death in the army. She feels guilty and sad. The song’s waltz style is different from Kate Bush’s earlier songs.