You're on your way to a faraway land Now's the time to do what you can You're in the army now Oh, oh, you're in the army now Now you remember what the draft man said Nothing to do, all day, but stay in bed You're in the army now Oh, oh, you're in the army now You'll be the hero of the neighbourhood Counting the days till you're back for good You're in the army now Oh, oh, you're in the army now Smiling faces as you wait to land Side by side, every woman and man You're in the army now Oh, oh, you're in the army now Hand grenades flying over your head Exiles flying over your head If you wanna survive Get out of bed You're in the army now Oh, oh, you're in the army now Shots ring out in the dead of night The sudden call Stand up and fight! You're in the army now Oh, oh, you're in the army now Do not your orders, never put things right Your fingers on the trigger, now it's time to fight You're in the army now Oh, oh, you're in the army now Night is falling and you just can't see Is this illusion or reality? You're in the army now Oh, oh, you're in the army now Oh, oh, you're in the army now Oh, oh, you're in the army now