Army

They said I wasn’t cut out for the army

I was raised in South Beach, Arizona
My momma drank, and daddy spanked me
But I grew tough, if only mentally
And I grew fierce love, love for my country

I got good grades
And I would take a knee
When it was time to pray for my team

I take some time to pray for my team
Take some time to pray for my team

I went to see my guidance counselor
I thought that she might have the answer
I said my dream, Lord, was to be a US soldier
She could not believe me, then came the lecture

She said I wasn’t cut out for the army

Lo! And behold!
They showed up at the mall

I walked up to them with every ounce of courage I could muster
And I said “Gentlemen, I’d like to be like you”
And they said “That’s just fine, little guy
Just sign your name here on the line”

And I did
I put it down posthaste in bold letters

And I was on my way!
Just a couple of days from bootcamp
I was gonna prove myself to be disciplined, tough, and brave

And raise a rank at record speed
A leader like none they’d ever seen
Feeling so proud
Waving the American flag

You ain’t got the salt and spit
I ain’t got the salt and spit
[Unintelligible]
You don’t wanna be digging a ditch
I don’t wanna be digging a ditch

They said I wasn’t cut out for the army

Lyrics are unofficial.