Pick yourself up Soldier Boy
The pounding morning's come
Gather your might
It's time to fight
Obey the marching drum
Pick yourself up soldier boy
There's homicide to do
So grab your knife
And take their life
And see the killing through
And don't you dare
Get soft on me
I raised you like a son
Strap on your boots
And paint your face
Until this war is done
Your tourniquet
Is far too loose
It's letting mercy out
You must stand tall
And from the roof
Exhale a savage shout
I understand
Your aching heart
This battle's far too long
Compassionate is
Your path of choice
You sooth with gentle song
But crisis falls
Across the world
Humanity's a lie
And if you don't
Take up your arms
I'm sure that you will die
So pick yourself up Soldier Boy
Keep fighting for your home
I've seen you cry
You loathe the sky
But I cannot die alone
