Hey Mr. Tan Marine Man, go to war for me
It's so creepy, and it's no fun place you're going to
Hey Mr. Tan Marine Man, go to war for me
In the godforsaken desert, with the rest of your crew

Though I know that "evil" empire is one big pile of sand
Leaders have been canned
Left my platoon here to stand, where danger's creeping
The weariness my country shares of losing men each day
And the people have no say
And the families hear the news and they are weeping

CHORUS

Went and joined the corps because I wanted to protect
But here I can't connect, our prez I did not elect
We don't know the next step
And all those guys in boot camp are still wondering
I wanted to go anywhere, I'm ready for a fight
Not this hot and blazing plight
Where it doesn't feel quite right
I promised to just do my bit

CHORUS

Though I might hear bombin' shootin' screamin' "U.S.A. go home!"
And the desert we may comb, it's like the final days of Rome
And but for the G.I.'s there is no freedom havin'
And if you hear vague statements from our fine president
You can bet the facts are bent, for the money has been spent
And the reason we've been sent, is to insure a place in hist'ry
That he's chasin'

CHORUS

So take me from this hellhole, want to leave this place behind
It's been way too long a time, for I've served my country's needs
Hear my fellow soldiers pleas, I'm tired of this beach
With no water within reach and no tomorrow
Yes, to go back to my homeland, see my wife and my small son
For this job is never done, and no end to miles of sand
And this memory won't fade, how it was a big charade
Let me forget about today and all this sorrow

CHORUS