Call of Duty - Dave Giles

Call of Duty Lyrics

A soldier died in the way today,
He was working in a foreign land.
On a routine patrol round town.
He was killed by a roadside bomb.
Are we becoming numb to this?
Have we drowned out what it means?
Do we think of the consequence?
When the report says, "His family have been informed".
They say his name on the radio,
He was 31 years of age.
He leaves behind a wife and son.
His wife had to tell his mum.
He loved his job and took pride in his work.
He was a popular and funny guy.
But did we think of his sacrifice,
When the report said, "His family have been informed."

The soldier's mum can hardly sleep at night,
She wonders if he called out her name.
She's so proud of her brave son.
But no parent should have to bury their child.
She's written letters to the families,
Of the hundreds who have fallen since,
After all she knows what it means,
when the reports say, "The family have been informed."
And do I live my life as if someone else,
is putting theirs on the line for mine?
And I should I sing this song cause I don't know how it feels?
To be the family that's been informed.
Lyrics Submitted by Joey