Suburban Bound Commuter

Commuters from the City on the suburban train Going back home to their loved ones their faces show the strain Of people who have worked hard through the long tiring day For working men and women there is no easy pay. A hard day at the office or on the building site They leave home before daybreak and return in the night Suburban bound commuter your spouse and children for you wait As they do every evening beside the garden gate. Suburban bound commuter you left home at daybreak You can't afford to miss your stop, you fight to stay awake Last evening you slept and missed your stop and for supper you were late And you lost an hour in travel time and reached home after eight. Suburban bound commuter your praises are unsung You work to raise your family and your children are still young, You work to earn social respect you have your secret dream That in years from now your children will bring you great esteem. Suburban bound commuter your Country owe to you And through your hard work and endeavour you may see your dreams come true Your little son or daughter may one day know great fame And make you feel so very proud that they have your family name. Suburban bound commuters you left for work at daybreak And now you make the journey home fighting to stay awake And your spouses and your children each evening for you wait For to hug and welcome you back home beside the garden gate.