Victory Garden

The Standard Bearer (1936) by Hubert Lanzinger

Lyrics

Last night in your window, sitting, I saw you Adolf, I know the serious virgin does adore you Won't you come back home tonight? Can't you see everything's going to be all right?

Oh Adolf, don't you say you've said goodbye Don't say you've said goodbye now Don't say you've said goodbye

Your suit of chrome, it once Shined so bright She told me you were Out of sight The serious virgin She waits for you tonight

Oh, don't say you've said goodbye now Don't say you've said goodbye Adolf, don't say you've said goodbye

Chronology

• God Bless the Red Krayola and All Who Sail With It
  • Mayo Thompson - vocals, guitar
  • Steve Cunningham - bass
  • Tommy Smith - drums

Interpretations

• During World War II, governments encouraged civilians to grow "victory gardens" to both supplement food and to raise morale
• "Your suit of chrome" may refer to Hubert Lanzinger's 1936 painting The Standard Bearer which depicts Hitler in a suit of armor. After World War II, an American soldier pierced the painting with bayonet, resulting in what could be seen as a 'tear' below Hitler's eye
• The narrator appears to try unsuccessfully to convince Adolf Hitler not to commit suicide

Live recordings

Show
August 31, 2023	video, partial	Instagram, Instagram

Covers

	Artist
1989	Galaxie 500
2022	Dean Wareham	Link

Various artists compilations

• 2009: Kitsuné Tabloid by Phoenix (France)