[Verse 1]
"Over and out," she said, from a hospital bed
"For what it's worth, it doesn't hurt, don't cry"
"Over and out," he said, with a .45 to his head
"The war has taken everything from me, it's all I see" so

[Chorus 1]
Run for cover as fast as you can
Where fighters are lovers, enemies are friends
And pens and knives apologize
For leaving you tonight
For leaving you tonight

[Verse 2]
"Over and out," he sighed, "it seems I've run out of time
Please tell my wife I loved her more than life itself."
"Over and out," she sang, as the telephone rang
"There's no pain, no answering no more, no."

[Chorus 1]
So run for cover as fast as you can
Where fighters are lovers, enemies are friends
And pens and knives apologize
For leaving you

[Chorus 2]
Run for cover and you'll find us there
To take on the anguish, make it disappear
When hand grenades and napalm flames
Are leaving you tonight
[Bridge]
Let this candle burn 'til you get home
Never forget your face, never lose hope
Tonight

[Chorus 1]
Run for cover as fast as you can
Where fighters are lovers, enemies are friends
And pens and knives apologize
For leaving you

[Chorus 2]
Run for cover and you'll find us there
To take on the anger, make it disappear
When razor blades were softly serenading you