Id like to be a soldier of war over the sea to you my dear You always stared at me blankly we said wed always care my dear Im your soldier you're my soldier Im your soldier you're my soldier Id like to see the pain in your eyes like me Id like to be a soldier of war over the sea near you my dear You always stared at me blankly we said wed always care my dear Id like to be a soldier of war over the sea near you my dear You always stared at me blankly we said wed always care my dear Now the stars don't shine and the birds don't sing anymore Its not the same Now the stars don't shine and the birds don't sing anymore Its not the same These are small victories These are small victories