US Forces – English Lyrics

• By: Midnight Oil
• Album: 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language through music is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in a new culture, and Midnight Oil's "US Forces" offers a unique window into Australian political sentiment during the 1980s. The song's direct and passionate lyrics provide a great opportunity to learn vocabulary related to politics, conflict, and social commentary. What makes this song special is its raw energy and unapologetic message, which will not only challenge your language skills but also give you a deeper understanding of Australia's historical and cultural landscape.

[English]

US Forces gives the nod

It's a setback for your country

Bombs and trenches all in rows

Bombs and threats still ask for more

Divided world the CIA

Say who control the issue

You leave us with no time to talk

You can write your own assessment

Sing me songs of no denying

Seems to me too many trying

Waiting for the next big thing

Will you know it when you see it

High risk children dogs of war

Now market movements call the shots

Business deals in parking lots

Waiting for the meat of tomorrow

Sing me songs of no denying

Seems to me too many trying

Waiting for the next big thing

Everyone is too stoned to start emission

People too scared to go to prison

We're unable to make decisions

Political party line don't cross that floor

L. Ron Hubbard can't save your life

Super boy takes a plutonium wife

In the shadow of ban the bomb we live

Sing me songs of no denying

Seems to me too many trying

Waiting for the next big thing

Sing me songs of no denying

Seems to me too many trying

Waiting for the next big thing

Sing me songs of no denying

Seems to me too many trying

Waiting for the next big

We can wait no longer, wait no longer, wait no longer

We're waiting

We're waiting

We're waiting