It's dealing with World War I and the Roaring 20's.
I know it's a song.. but I was wondering if the meaning of it is no-man's land.. or something else. I can't find a definite straight answer... am looking for a bit of help and would appreciate it. :)
2006-12-11 13:12:46 · 3 answers · asked by ymcabookwormcat 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
The term, "over there," refers to Europe in the famous song. The US didn't participate in any other theater in the conflict during WW1.
You were smart to think it might meen in no-man's-land, guessing that over there had a connection to over the top; but it refers to Europe.
The song celebrates the end of American isolationism.
The words are:
Over there, over there
Send the word over there,
To beware.
Tell 'em the Yanks are coming,
The Yanks are coming.
They're drum drum drumming everywhere.
So beware, over there.
Send the word, over there, to beware.
Tell 'em move over.
We're coming over,
And we won't be back 'till it's over
Over there.
2006-12-11 18:25:00 · answer #1 · answered by 0 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the term was / is slang from world war 2 era, and refers to going over there as in to germany or europe in general, as well as japan, in an effort to take the fight to them , rather than on our own soil, if you want more insight go to va hospitals or nursing home and talk to male and female from the era, from the sounds of your curiosity and search for answers and the truth , you will learn a great deal and enjoy it at the same time.
2006-12-11 21:23:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The term "over there" meant anywhere off U.S. shores that the military was fighting on.
2006-12-11 21:20:55 · answer #3 · answered by ML 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋