[Verse 1]
You got no job you got no pay
Join the military, sign today
They'll take you off to fight on foreign shores
[Verse 2]
You'll be your mother's pride and joy
Her armed and dangerous golden boy
They'll pay you to protect what isn't yours
[Instrumental break]
[Verse 3]
You'll be your mother's pride and joy
Her armed and dangerous golden boy
A uniformed hero that shows no fear
[Verse 4]
The khaki ranks of flesh and steel
Learning how to smile and kill
They'll teach you to ignore the screams and tears
[Instrumental break]
[Verse 3]
You'll be your mother's pride and joy
Her armed and dangerous golden boy
A uniformed hero that shows no fear
[Verse 4]
The khaki ranks of flesh and steel
Learning how to smile and kill
They'll teach you to ignore the screams and tears
[Instrumental outro]
Present Arms was written by UB40.
Present Arms was produced by UB40 & Ray “Pablo” Falconer & Bob Lamb.
UB40 released Present Arms on Fri May 29 1981.