VERA
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Concept: A war movie on the television causes Pink to reminiscence about wartime and his father's death.
Info Source: The Pink Floyd Encyclopedia by Vernon Fitch

Comment: This song written about singer Vera Lynn, who was known for her uplifting wartime songs during World War 2. In this song, Roger Waters makes a reference to one of Vera Lynn's most popular songs "We'll Meet Again.".
Info Source: The Pink Floyd Encyclopedia by Vernon Fitch

Comment: Background dialog: (Prior to the start of the song) "Where the hell are you? Where the hell are you tyler?" (From the movie The Battle Of Britain).
Info Source: The Pink Floyd Encyclopedia by Vernon Fitch

Comment: A Vera Lynne song is the opening song to The Wall movie, The Little Boy That Santa Claus Forgot.
Info Source: The Pink Floyd Encyclopedia by Vernon Fitch