Exit Strategy by The Sterns Lyrics

I've made you a slave to your second chances
You're passing the blame to imperfect strangers
I thought this was one of those true romances
I suffered too long to foresee the dangers
My country's at war and I know the feeling
Embattled for years, no sign of victory
I entered this conflict with best intentions
But failed to reverse your tragic history

In approaching the combat zone
I had a feeling you weren't alone
Behind enemy lines
Your treacherous mission was classified

Imagine my shock to learn I'd been drafted
I've never been fond of accepting orders
I'll follow them true if they're kindly crafted
Engaging in battle across five borders
My country's at war and I'm not protesting
Domestic unrest leaves warlords resting
I bled for your cause so I soon enlisted
Now I regret our pact existed
I'm awarded a purple heart
It's really blackened and torn apart
You gave me your word
Allying with traitors is quite absurd

Although the counterstrikes were covert
I can assure you they truly hurt
You broke my morale
Inspired my pacifist rationale