Where are My Soldiers?

Where are my buds from yesterday?
 Men who raised me up when I was down
 Mates who kept their faith in me
 Guys who always handed me the crown
 Where are my old confidants?
 Men who taught me all about life
 Warriors who beat the drums
 When we would fight the fight
 My lover can bathe me in her naked tender core
 Provide a warm place in which to hide
 But when it's time for war
 Time for blood
 I need my soldiers by my side
 My lover can soothe me in her deep warm soul
 Perfume away all my misery
 But when it's time to roll
 Time for guns
 I need my soldiers backing me
 Victories don't feel so good
 Losses seem more intense
 Early mornings feel the worst
 When I really miss my old friends
 Where are my old confidants?
 Men who taught me all about life
 Warriors who beat the drums
 When we would fight the fight
 Maurice and John
 Where have you gone?
 David and Bill
 Go take the hill
 Oh, Michael and Saul
 I miss you all
 Jimmy and Jack
 Please come on back
 Where are my buds from yesterday?