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 as 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 flower

Saying

It's a mistake, it's a mistake

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