Far off in the distance a figure appears
A sheltered light is dim and unclear
Friend or foe there's doubt in the crew
Light him up then we'll see what to do
Through a scope the world changes
White hot and with clear dangers
Just a momentary act
Then clear the chamber
Eject the case then bolt it back
Hide the brake under a sack
Be a master of evasion
All this in an unfamiliar nation
Tonight on duty it's long after 2
From dusk till dawn what will I do
Posted as a guard it's a bore
When all I want is back in the war
Back home I try hard to adjust
Make a home and try as I must
See a show about my old crew
Wishing I was with them too
So why don't I try being a spy
To see the world again through one eye
The private sector's taking on again
Might even bump into an old friend
To go overseas would make me glad
Better than the job I just had
That momentary act I'm craving
All this in an unfamiliar nation