I lie here, blood pouring from my heart
Waiting for the time when I will depart.
I hear the Angels merrily chatting
And a machine gun\'s distant rattling.
The bullet lies in my wound
Poisoning what was once full of love
But as I lie here, there\'s no love for me
After all, I\'m only a wounded soldier.
A soldier left to die
Without love
Without hate
Only a silent good-bye!
My uniform is dirty
Full of blood stains
That won\'t be washed-out again.
And as I finally sleep
I\'ve failed my country
I\'m a soldier dying
Whilst the heroes fight on!