Point Man
The Mark Of Cain Lyrics

You wouldn't read about it
This situation is not something you would normally encounter.

I thought the company was ten feet tall
I believed the team was unbeatable and invincible.

I got back, I looked for a minute
Upon returning, I had a brief moment of reflection.

I got a gun, I got the bullets
I armed myself to ensure my safety and protection.

I'm the Point Man
I am the leader and take charge of the mission.

I walk the point
I am at the front and leading the way.

I take the ride out
I embark on the mission and complete it.

I walk full automatic
I am prepared to shoot at any given moment.

One up the spout
My firearm is loaded and ready to fire.

The others walk behind me
The rest of the team follows my lead.

They're on semi-safety
The other team members are taking precautions to protect themselves.

So some itchy fingered FNG
To prevent any accidental friendly fire, a rookie should be given a weapon without ammunition.

Doesn't nail my arse
To prevent any accidental friendly fire, a rookie should not be given ammunition.

I take the fall
I am willing to accept responsibility for any mistakes made.

I witness full atrocity
I am the first to witness and experience the worst of the violence.

'Cause I'm the one
Since I am the leader, I inevitably face the most danger.

In the lead
I am at the forefront of the mission.

I see what I can find
I search for any potential trouble or danger ahead.

You know it's lonely out there
Being at the front can be isolating and lonely.

But I enjoy the solitude
I appreciate the alone time to focus and reflect.

It helps me push - I watch myself
I am able to focus and improve myself during the solitary moments.

I take myself to my own limits
I push myself to the max to complete the mission.

Now listen very carefully
This point is particularly important and requires focus.

In the jungle, everyone can hear you scream
In this environment, any noise made can be heard by the enemy and jeopardize the mission.

Once I was gone for three weeks
There have been times when I have been away for an extended period.

I got back couldn't recognise a face
Upon returning, I was unable to recognize someone I knew prior to the mission.

It makes me weak, not being out there
Being away from the mission and the front line makes me feel powerless.

I sit around can't think anymore
When not active in the mission, I struggle to focus and think effectively.

I'm not driving out there no more
I am no longer willing to take the front line position.

I want you to listen up very carefully
I need your full attention for this critical information.

'Cause what I've got to say
This information could potentially save a life.

May save a life
This information is crucial and can prevent unnecessary deaths.

First thing, don't get to know your people too well
Becoming too familiar with members of the team can lead to potential distractions and jeopardize the mission.

Secondly, there's three ways to die
Death can come in three forms.

The first, is man made
Death by human is a potential outcome.

The second, nature
Death caused by natural calamities is a possibility.

And the third, well she's at home
Death due to relationship problems is a potential risk that can affect the mission.

With your best friend
A relationship with someone close can potentially harm the mission.

And you won't have to worry
This type of death is unexpected and can occur even without being in the mission.

Because this type of death will get
This type of death can occur without warning.

Will come to you
This type of death can affect anyone involved in the mission.

And get you in your dreams
This event can haunt you even in your dreams.

When I do this (signal) it means stop
This hand gesture indicates a pause in the mission.

That means get down
This signal requires everyone to lower themselves to the ground.

That's an ambush
This is a planned attack by the enemy.

That's the enemy
This signal indicates a presence of the enemy in the surrounding areas.

You listen to me
My instructions could potentially save your life.

And I'll save your life
I am dedicated to keeping the team safe, and my instructions will ensure your safety.

Are you listening to me?
It is essential that you pay attention to my instructions.

Out here we have two types of people
In this environment, there are two categories of people.

One's a leader, the other's a follower
The two types of people are either leaders or followers.

Which one are you?
It is important to identify which category you belong to.

You'd better think about it
Your role in the team could make all the difference.

And that girl you left behind,
Focusing on past attachments can distract from the mission.

Forget about her, forget about her
It is best to avoid such emotional distractions to ensure focus and attentiveness.

Alone
Operating independently can ensure maximum focus and effectiveness.

It's the only way to be
Being alone can keep you focused and maximizes your potential.

Get the Point Man
Choose the leader wisely to ensure a successful mission.

I won't be out here gunning for your failure
As a leader, I strive to ensure everyone's success rather than focus on the potential of someone else's failure.

For me the only way
My priority is to focus on completing the mission at any cost.

Is to come back alive
The ultimate goal is to return to base safely, no matter what.

Rely on no-one
Independence can ensure better focus and avoid any potential distractions from team members.