Mercenary
Del-Lords * Track #3 On Frontier Days
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“Mercenary” by Scott Kempner appears on the 1984 Del-Lords album, Frontier Days.
Inspired by the Contra War in Nicaragua, this is a simple rockabilly march that belies the dark story of the Iran-Contra affair.
Mercenary Lyrics
Well, I’m a stranger in this jungle land
Le Crazy American
The natives speak my name in fear
But with my semi-automatic, man, they know I’m here
Mercenary, get your gun (load ‘em up)
Mercenary
Well, I’ll see you in a week
Down in Costa Rica
Well, I’m a soldier of fortune if the price is right
In brightest day, in blackest night
The rebels have my sentiment
But I’m being paid by the government
Mercenary, get your gun - only 21 (poor boy)
Mercenary
Well, I’ll see you in a week
Down in Costa Rica
Just outside the rebel camp
The air is thick, the ground is damp
One false move could mean my life
Well it’s a dirty job, but the money’s nice!
Mercenary
Mercenary
See you in a week
Down in Costa Rica
See you in a week
Down in Costa Rica
See you in a week
Down in Costa Rica
Mercenary Q&A
Who wrote Mercenary's ?
Mercenary was written by Scott Kempner.