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The Best Of Cold Chisel - All For You • 1981

Khe Sanh

Cold Chisel

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Lyrics of Khe Sanh by Cold Chisel

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I left my heart to the sappers ′round Khe SanhAnd my soul was sold with my cigarettes to the black-market manI had the Vietnam cold turkey from the ocean to the Silver CityAnd it's only other vets could understandAbout the long forgotten dockside guaranteesHow there were no V-day heroes in 1973How we sailed into Sydney Harbour, I saw an old friend but I couldn′t kiss herShe was lined, and I was home to the lucky landShe was like so many more from that time onTheir lives were all so empty until they found their chosen oneAnd their legs were often open, but their minds were always closedAnd their hearts were held in fast suburban chainsAnd the legal pads were yellow, hours long, pay packets leanAnd the telex writers clattered where the gunships once had beenCar parks made me jumpy, and I never stopped the dreamsOr the growing need for speed and NovocaineSo, I worked across the country from end to endTried to find a place to settle down where my mixed up life could mendI held a job on an oil-rig, flying choppers when I couldBut the nightlife nearly drove me 'round the bendAnd I've travelled ′round the world from year to yearAnd each one found me aimless, one more year the worse for wearAnd I′ve been back to south-east Asia and the answer sure ain't thereBut I′m drifting north to check things out againYes, I am

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Well, the last plane out of Sydney's almost goneAnd only seven flying hours and I′ll be landing in Hong KongAnd there ain't nothing like the kisses from a jaded Chinese princessI′m gonna hit some Hong Kong mattress all night longWell, the last plane out of Sydney's almost goneYou know the last plane out of Sydney's almost goneAnd it′s really got me worried, I′m goin' nowhere and I′m in a hurryYou know the last plane out of Sydney's almost goneWell, the last plane out of Sydney′s almost goneYou know the last plane out of Sydney's almost goneOh, it′s really got me worried, I'm goin' nowhere and I′m in a hurryYou know the last plane out of Sydney′s almost goneWriter(s): Donald Walker MeaningThe song 'Khe Sanh' by Cold Chisel reflects on the struggles and disillusionment faced by a Vietnam War veteran as they try to find purpose and peace in their life post-war. The lyrics depict the challenges of readjusting to civilian life, the search for belonging, and the constant feeling of restlessness and unfulfillment despite traveling and seeking new experiences.Show moreThemesDisplacement and longing • But I'm drifting north to check things out again • You know the last plane out of Sydney's almost gone • I left my heart to the sappers 'round Khe Sanh The impact of war • How there were no V-day heroes in 1973 • And my soul was sold with my cigarettes to the black-market man • And the legal pads were yellow, hours long, pay packets lean Search for identity • Tried to find a place to settle down where my mixed up life could mend • And each one found me aimless, one more year the worse for wear Disillusionment • And their hearts were held in fast suburban chains • Their lives were all so empty until they found their chosen one • But the nightlife nearly drove me 'round the bend Show moreMoodsReflection, angst, heartbreak, despair, social commentaryRating: PG-13Lyrics may be unsuitable for younger earsShow more

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Last edit over 1 year agoPeter H.SpecialistSyncedPeter H.SpecialistEditedPeter H.SpecialistAddedPeter HarrisCuratorSyncedPeter HarrisCuratorEditedPeter HarrisCuratorAddedShow 21 contributorsThe Best Of Cold Chisel - All For YouAlbum • 2011 • 20 tracks1Standing On The OutsideCold Chisel2Flame TreesCold Chisel3Khe SanhCold Chisel4When The War Is OverCold Chisel5Cheap WineCold Chisel6Bow RiverCold Chisel7Rising SunCold Chisel8ChoirgirlCold Chisel9All For YouCold Chisel10Saturday NightCold ChiselGo to albumDistribute your lyrics!Explore Musixmatch ProProductsFor music creatorsFor publishersFor partnersFor the communityFor developersPodcasts transcriptionsDiscover lyricsCompanyOverviewAbout usPeoplePressContactsBlogCommunityOverviewGuidelinesBecome a CuratorHelp CenterAsk the CommunityCommunity BlogArtists:ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ0-9© MusixmatchEULAPrivacy PolicyCookie PolicyCopyright🇮🇹 Made with love & passion in Italy🌎 Enjoyed everywhere