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brink · 11-29-2003, 02:33 PM

I think it is about a homeless vet(I think Vietnam war vet) that had a family that loved him (face on the mantle)but that he couldn't get it together after he got home. He left and became homeless and this is when he dies and comes "Home from the Forest." It is a fantastic song and makes me feel very humble.

11-29-2003, 02:33 PM	#2
brink Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 1,382	I think it is about a homeless vet(I think Vietnam war vet) that had a family that loved him (face on the mantle)but that he couldn't get it together after he got home. He left and became homeless and this is when he dies and comes "Home from the Forest." It is a fantastic song and makes me feel very humble.