Sgt. Smiles, marine recruiter

teach you to program computers

teach you all the skills you need

you can die with dignity

I got a phone call from the sergeant yesterday

he had a message from the good old U.S.A.:

"Good grades, high I.Q., you're one terrific guy

we'll let you push the buttons while the other people die."

no way, that's what I say

I don't want to be a marine today

Sgt. Smiles, marine recruiter

teach you to program computers

teach you all the skills you need

you can be a fucking pig

and that's why the sergeant smiles

everyday in high school when I got home

marine recruiters called me on the phone

oh god, never thought it would come to this

I get cards I get calls now I'm on the mailing list

Mom I'm not home if they call me on the phone