Oliver’s Army
Don’t start that talkingI could talk all nightMy mind goes sleep walkingWhile I’m putting the world to rightCall careers informationHave you got yourself an occupation ?Oliver’s Army is here to stayOliver’s Army are on their wayAnd I would rather be anywhere elseThan here todayThere was a Checkpoint CharlieHe didn’t crack a smileBut it’s no laughing partyWhen you’ve been on the murder mileOnly takes one itchy triggerOne more widow one less white niggerOliver’s Army is here to stayOliver’s Army are on their wayAnd I would rather be anywhere elsethan here todayHong Kong is up for grabsLondon is full of ArabsWe could be in PalestineOverrun by the Chinese lionWith the boys from the Mersey and the Thames and the TyneBut there’s no dangerIt’s a professional careerThough it could be arrangedWith just a word in Mr. Churchill’s earIf you’re out of luck or out of workWe could send you to JohannesburgOliver’s Army is here to stayOliver’s Army are on their wayAnd I would rather be anywhere elseThan here todayAnd I would rather be anywhere elseThan here todayAnd I would rather be anywhere elseThan here today