The sun is up looks like a perfect day

to put our soldiers on a cake parade

we can line them up and march them down the hall

where they can play at guns

and we don't have to look at all



another sailor sleeping well today

another mother misses her lonely son's birthday

his bed is empty not sure where he'd gone

with his all stars

and nirvana t-shirt on



and if we try to raise their memory

you know it makes no difference

they'll send our boys for boot camp fun

and teach them to be men



if the sun could shine

on us always we'd go blind

but for all the rain in sight

you know i wouldn't mind



the sun is gone looks like a perfect day

to put our soldiers in an early grave

we can line them up and lay them on the lawn

with all their purple hearts

and badges of courage on



and if we try to raise their memory

you know it's only second best

to all the boys who never will

who never will be men



if the sun could shine

on us always we'd go blind

but for all the rain in sight

you know i wouldn't mind



if the sun could shine

on us always we'd be fine

and just to see him one more time

you know i wouldn't mind



we'll send you hands of shining stars

so you can fill your pretty globe

and navigate the seashell graves

and safely

find your way home