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The Despatch Rider

from Astounding Songs by The Legendary Ten Seconds

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A song about a British World War One despatch rider

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He hears the calling beyond whispering trees
Guiding him onward he chases the breeze
His hope and destiny beneath his seat
Two wheels one engine a strong heartbeat

His quest to reach his destination
Save his comrade's from war's creation
Through pulsing veins a life blood flows
A river of strength a sweet repose

Dark horizons are wild and cruel
Fallen horses men and a mule
Home is where his heart belongs
The shire of Devon with bird songs

The sergeant spoke to this young man
With words of wisdom he said you can
Make haste my son fare thee well
And leave behind these visions of hell

The young man said my oath is true
We were so many and now so few
Here on this iron steed
With this message I will succeed

Fields of dread the broken cry
In war such folly young men die

Tell mum I love her Betty too
Lest you forget we died for you

Dark horizons are wild and cruel
Fallen horses men and a mule
Home is where his heart belongs
The shire of Devon with bird songs

Dark horizons are wild and cruel
Fallen horses men and a mule
Home is where his heart belongs
The shire of Devon with bird songs

So where is the glory
In your brave story
Honouring your quest
Red poppies for the valiant rest

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from Astounding Songs, released April 25, 2023
Most of the lyrics written by Annie Routley

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The Legendary Ten Seconds Torquay, UK

The Legendary Ten Seconds started off as the solo music project of Ian Churchward during the time when he was the lead guitar player of The Morrisons who were featured on John Peel's radio one show back in 1987. In 2013 Lord Zarquon joined Ian's music project and since then the line up has gradually expanded and various guest musician's and vocalists have helped out in the recording studio. ... more

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