Lyrics
- England Dreaming
A Castle set upon a rock stands glowing in the sun
From coastal paths a wrecker’s eyes watching everyone
And your hearts beat much stronger now
They take to the hills and they run
From lofty spires to glowing fires the face of industry
a future burns in college minds enlightened liberty
And we all sang Jerusalem
Hubert and William and me
Remember England dreaming of Islands in the sun
so tired of waging wars all her battles have been won
Can we lose another fortune?
Can we waste another life?
Is there nothing left to show for this
At the dawning of the night.
Drizzled lights in summer skies darting endlessly
they’re hand to hand and dog to dog flying to be free
And the clouds grow much darker now
let the rain wash the blood from the beach
Today we stand in winter sun poppies pinned on chest
We bow our heads, say a prayer for those who gave their best
And we all feel much prouder now
As the faithful honour the blest.