The Housemartins Stand at Ease song lyrics

This country is protected from the red disease

by men who carry toys and hide themselves in trees

When I was young I said who's that in pyjamas

If we keep our mouths shut they'll promise not to harm us

Mary had a little lamb its fleece as white as snow

She dressed it up in uniform and taught it yes and no

When I was young I said who's that in pyjamas

If we keep our mouths shut they'll promise not to harm us

Is there any point in raising questions?

Is there any point in raising flags?

Is there any point in singing anthems?

How long must we turn our backs?

Stand at ease! Stand at ease!

Ask me no questions, tell me no lies

Have you seen a copper cleverly disguised

He's reading the news and he's telling you lies

The country's getting on like chalk and cheese (Stand at ease)

They're locking up anyone who disagrees (Stand at ease)

When I was young I said who's that in pyjamas

If we keep our mouths shut they'll promise not to harm us

Is there any point in raising questions?

Is there any point in raising flags?

Is there any point in singing anthems?

How long must we turn our backs?

Stand at ease! Stand at ease!