Safe Below

They said they would prevent a war

To stop the sufferings for ever more

No wars to fight, no blood to shed

But they were lying, we'll soon be dead



And now you're as good as dead

And now you're as good as dead

The button is pushed, it's all begun

Those alive there soon be none



In the distance, a yellow sun

And still we pray for death to come

And now you're as good as dead

And now you're as good as dead



The troops are out there on patrol

Passing burnt lumps as they go

My clothes are in shreds, I can barely see

Whilst all around is dead and disease



And now you're as good as dead

And now you're as good as dead

I picture Maggie in my mind

Safe below, she's feeling fine



She has no burns, no torn off limbs

She sits on her arse and plays silly games

And now you're as good as dead

And now you're as good as dead