Written by Geri X. and Jonathan Spottiswoode
Wake up and put your uniform on
Hard-shelled hat and heavy-duty gloves
And please be careful out there, darlin’
Building bridges is a brave man’s work
You know one day you’ll be in history
People will walk upon the steel you mold
Things like these they just don’t fall apart
No matter how fragile and how old
And our children will carry on
What you’ve started here today
And I know everyone involved
Will have nothing but good things to say
About the monument we built for them
Don’t worry babe, it’s an easy job
And I’ll be home before you know
And all I need is my kerosene torch
With your love I can hold on
Where I stand I see the sun come up
Cross the water fills my soul
I tell you dear, the bridge is strong
And someday you’ll see what I’ve sown
And our children will carry on
What you’ve started here today
And I know everyone involved
Will have nothing but good things to say
About the monument we built for them