She's Got Medals
Unveiling Eileen: A Soldier's Secret Journey
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She'd walk through the door and she'd set up the drinks on the house
She serves drinks for free when entering a place
She played a good game of darts, and the men slapped her back
She excels at playing darts, and men appreciate her skills but don't take her out
And never took her out
Despite her popularity, she is not romantically involved with the men
She wore a trenchcoat khaki
She wears a khaki trench coat
Her hobnail boots were full of holes
Her boots are worn out, indicating a challenging or adventurous lifestyle
She's got medals
She possesses military honors or achievements
Her mother called her Mary, but she changed her name to Tommy, she's a one, oh
She changed her name to Tommy, possibly reflecting a desire for a gender-neutral identity
She went and joined the army, passed the medical
She enlisted in the army and passed the medical examination
Don't ask me how it's done
Uncertain about the process, possibly referencing gender transition
They sent her to the front line
She was deployed to the front line to fight for her country
Fighting for her country's name
Engaged in combat, representing her commitment to the military cause
She's got medals
She earned medals for her service
She got very tired of picking up girls
She became weary of pursuing romantic relationships with women
Cleaning her gun and shaving her curls
Engaged in routine military activities like cleaning a gun and maintaining appearance
Then the enemy dropped a bomb
An event of war occurred, possibly changing her life drastically
Survivors there were none
No survivors after the bomb, implying a significant impact on her life
People say that when the moon is full and all the stars have gone to bed
Reference to a myth or misconception about her death
You can see her ghost but that's a lie because the naughty woman isn't dead
Contradicts the myth, stating she is alive but mischievous
She deserted on the previous morning
She abandoned the military on the previous morning
Replaced her uniform with dresses silk and green
Changed into civilian clothes, adopting a new identity (Eileen)
Called herself Eileen
Specifically chose the name Eileen
Came to London town
Moved to London
Now she's settled down
She has found stability in her new life
She's got medals
Despite her past, she still retains military honors
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