Army Dreamers

About this song

Army Dreamers is the third and final single released from the album Never for Ever. It reached the UK top 20 in October 1980.

What it's about

The song deals with the effects of war through a mother who grieves for her young adult son, killed on military manoeuvres. She struggles with guilt over whether she could have prevented his death.

Fun facts

• Sampled in 8 other songs, like “Большое удовольствие (Great Pleasure) by Коммунизм (Communism)”.
• Covered 8 times, including “Army Dreamers by Five Horsemen”.
• Written by Kate Bush.
• Produced by Jon Kelly and Kate Bush.
• Recorded at AIR Studios and Abbey Road Studios.