It doesn't matter what they've said and done
I'm gonna join the army, get a gun, Mum
And then I'll be on my way
And you can sit there safe and sound
A proud neighbour to proud
Every time the flag blows the wind away
And all through those sleepless nights
When you're wondering if I'm alright
Walking through the morning rain
Through the jungle's vines and desert plains
It's alright, 'cause I'll get you a medal
That you can stare at through the night
I'll be working for the big, big, big bad monster
Working on behalf of the corporate mobsters
I'll be working for the big, big, big bad monster
Working on behalf of the corporate mobsters
Mum, I know it's been some time
Since your son dropped you a line
But I think my time ran out yesterday
I got caught up in a blast
And I don't think I will last
Can you please put the flag up at half-mast?
And all through those sleepless nights
When you're wondering if I'm alright
Walking through the pouring rains
Through the jungle vines and desert plains
It's alright, 'cause I've got you a medal
That you can stare at through the night
I'll be working for the big, big, big bad monster
Working on behalf of the corporate mobsters
I'll be working for the big, big, big bad monster
Working on behalf of the corporate mobsters
Mum, I know your tears echo with silent cries
Young dreams fading under blood-red skies
A medal for bravery
A symbol of pride
But a mother's tears no place to hide
Mum, I know it's been some time
Since your son dropped you a line
But I think my time ran out yesterday
I got caught up in a blast
And I don't think I will last
Can you please put the flag up at half-mast?
I'll be working for the big, big, big bad monster
Working on behalf of the corporate mobsters
I'll be working for the big, big, big bad monster
Working on behalf of the corporate mobsters
Mum, I know it's been some time
Since your son dropped you a line
But I think my time ran out yesterday
I got caught up in a blast
And I don't think I will last
Can you please put the flag up at half-mast?
I've been eaten by the big, big, big bad monster
Working on behalf of the corporate mobsters
I've been eaten by the big, big, big bad monster
Working on behalf of the corporate mobsters