I can buy into the sentiment (especially for a homecoming after an overseas tour of duty), but yeah, you’re right - the chorus is an instant punch out, at least for me.
Don’t even bring up “Yellow Ribbon”.
When my brother was in Nam, the Animals and “We Gotta Get Outta This Place” was their go-to song - that one I can fully endorse.
I can understand the sentiment with the Animals song. For them it was Survive 12 months of hell, a wake up and you’re homeward bound.
Hard to argue with that.
Re The Boys Are Back.
I love the song...but I admit the chorus is WAaaayyy too long. Twice!
Throw a couple of good instrument solos in there instead.