The Anzac
The ANZAC Legacy: A Hero's Journey Through Sacrifice and Resilience
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When 1914 began, he was working on the land with his mum and dad
At the beginning of 1914, the person described was working on the land with his parents.
He left behind his girl, joined up to see the world, it made his mother sad
He left his girlfriend behind to enlist in the military, aiming to experience the world, causing sadness for his mother.
And he made it through the war, and came back to town
He successfully survived the war and returned to his town.
To help his father work the fields and rebuild his life somehow
After returning, he assisted his father in working on the fields and reconstructing their lives.
And everybody calls him the ANZAC and that's still what they call him now
He is now known as the ANZAC, a term that continues to identify him.
He set his mind to stay when his father passed away and the rivers ran dry
After his father's death and a period of hardship, he resolved to remain and take care of his mother.
He said "I'll take care of you mum, I've fought before and won, we can win this fight"
He reassured his mother, drawing on his past military experience, expressing confidence in overcoming challenges.
And all alone he'd work all day until he'd drop, until the place got back to best he didn't stop
He worked tirelessly alone, dedicating himself to improving their situation until the place was restored.
There were times he thought he'd been forgotten
Despite facing difficulties, he sometimes felt neglected or overlooked.
But every night at six o'clock
Every evening at six o'clock, there was a routine of remembrance or recognition.
Well they'd all stand for that man they called the ANZAC
People would stand in honor of the man known as the ANZAC, acknowledging those who sacrificed their lives.
Those who gave their lives for us
They stand in tribute to all who gave their lives in service.
They'd stand for that man they called the ANZAC
Reiterating the respect for the man identified as the ANZAC for defending the land he loves.
For fighting for the land he loves
Recognition of the ANZAC's contribution to the nation by fighting for the land.
At the same time every year we all remember them
Annually, there is a collective remembrance for those who sacrificed their lives.
At the crack of dawn we stand as one for all our fallen friends
At dawn, people unite in remembrance of fallen friends.
So we stand for that man we call the ANZAC
There is a collective stand in tribute to the man known as the ANZAC.
We will remember them
A commitment to remember those who made sacrifices for the country.
So stand for that man we call the ANZAC
A repetition emphasizing the collective stance in honor of the man called the ANZAC.
For those who gave their lives for us
Recognition for those who sacrificed their lives, standing for the man known as the ANZAC.
They stand for that man we call the ANZAC
Reiteration of the collective standing for the ANZAC, emphasizing the sacrifice for the land.
For fighting for the land that he loves
Recognition of the ANZAC's commitment to fighting for the land he loves.
Oh, we stand for that man we call the ANZAC
Continued collective standing in tribute to the man identified as the ANZAC.
For fighting for the land that he loves
Repeating the acknowledgment of the ANZAC's fight for the beloved land.
We will remember
A final statement reiterating the collective commitment to remembrance.
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