Viet Nam A Love Song

Too far across the sea in a place I'd rather not be, on the winds of war ... another day slips into forever. I keep my head low, pray Charlie doesn't know; once again I'm running for cover. The napalm flames get higher, like an effigy on fire ... burning down my high school memories. I wonder if love still resides in the places we used to hide, or have they disappeared into a jungle another world away. The rapid beating of my heart means another fire-fight is about to start; the M16's fire through the dark like a semi-automatic snare drum. Another battle has begun “Screw this hell hole” rolls of my tongue; this is no way to treat any mother's son … Today have I learned what it means to die? As mortar leaves the sky ... the enemy have given their reply; I listen to other men die seems life all around me is failing. If I ever make it home, I plan never again to roam … get lost in her forever charms ... and on the winds of love, I promise we'll be sailing.