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Soldiers

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Soldiers love a battle and a sailor love the sea
to each his own desire but to rule is unto me
something happened around the back
cause them boules like to fight
to each his own desire but to rule is unto me
cause i will be there
to set them free
lead them on to victory
let them know
they have no rights
to stand up and fight for their rights
Soldiers love a battle and a sailor love the sea
to each his own desire but to rule is unto me
something happened around the back
cause them boules like to fight
to each his own desire but to rule is unto me
cause i will be there
to set them free
lead them on to victory
let them know
they have no rights
to stand up and fight for their rights
everybody come gather round and listen what i say
you know you gotta wisen up or else youll go away
and some day youll have to pay
for the things you done today
let me be the one to tell you
to mend your foolish ways
driving round with a gun man
spoiling all of our fun man
here come the police to take you away

(no no no no no
dont wanna be the one to tell you
mend your foolish ways
mend your foolish ways
no gun man no gun man)

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oofus On Apr 10, 2002

(no no no no no
dont wanna be the one to tell you
mend your foolish ways 
mend your foolish ways
no gun man no gun man)

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2002-04-10 20:20:52

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by zigga

23y ago

sure i like this song but what the hell is a boule

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by Zeplinn

22y ago

I think it's bully's like to fight

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