Jump down the shelters to get away
The boys are @@#!in' up their guns
Tell us general, is it party time?

If it is can we all come?
Don't think that we don't know
Don't think that we're not trying

Don't think we move too slow
It's no use after crying
Saying


It's a mistake, it's a mistake
It's a mistake, it's a mistake


After the laughter has died away
And all the boys have had their fun

No surface noise now, not much to say
They've got the bad guys on the run
Don't try to say you're sorry

Don't say he drew his gun
They've gone and grabbed old Ronnie
He's not the only one

Saying

It's a mistake, it's a mistake

It's a mistake, it's a mistake

Tell us commander, what do you think?

'Cos we know that you love all that power
Is it on then, are we on the brink?
We wish you'd all throw in the towel

We'll not fade out too soon
Not in this finest hour
Whistle your favourite tune

We'll send a card and a flower
Saying


It's a mistake, it's a mistake
It's a mistake, it's a mistake