When I get up, I think of the war
Is that a booby trap? No, just a toy on the floor

When I go to the bathroom, I think of the war
Is that incoming?  No, get off the floor

When I go for a walk, I think of the war
Are them rice paddies?  No, not on this shore

When I go outside, I think of the war
Is this my last day? Please Lord, let there be more

When I go out in public, I think of the war
Are these friendly civilians?  No, there are no more

When I eat supper, I think of the war
I'd rather eat C-rats than go to the store

When I go on vacation, I think of the war
Is this R&R, No, just a beach shore

When I smoke a cigarette, I think of the war
Should I cup it?  No, you're not there anymore

When I go to a cemetery, I think of the war
These aren't just tombstones, but much, much more

When I go deer hunting, I think of the war
Shall I accidentally miss and kill no more?

When I'm in my basement, I think of the war
A better bunker than I had before

When I take my medication, I think of the war
Shall I try suicide and forget this horror?

When I see the flag, I think of the war
So many brave men from shore to shore

When I go to bed, I think of the war
Am I on hole watch? No, not anymore

When I talk to my doctor, I think of the war
When will I be like I was before?

When I...................