Independent and searching
the young lieutenant
trousers tight as a drum
entered the village
proudly announcing
his passion for whiskey
and young lady pianists.
He made very good gestures
he pulled up his trouser legs
as he sat down
his dark eyes told stories of
battle and love
shotguns and blood
he freed his shirt cuffs
and leaned forward to tell about
all the aspects of war
all the bastards he killed.
The village
had nothing to offer
but tea and a waitress
prum, wearing glasses.
Independent and searching
trousers tight as a drum
the young lieutenant
ordered a beer.
credits
from Commuters,
released February 12, 1983
lyrics by Harold Schellinx; music by Ronald Heiloo and harold Schellinx
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