What the Bloody Hell

[Intro — Male Vocal, Stunned and Conversational] A moment ago, He was standing right there. Now he's got wings, And the children don't care. [Verse 1 — Male Vocal, Rhythmic and Baffled] I asked where all the guards had gone. Piney said, “You're looking at him.” Strike was standing by the door. Then the light was growing dim. He closed his eye. I heard a sound. I took a couple steps away. A pair of wings unfolded, And Finn just said, “It's Rad! Hooray!” [Pre-Chorus — Male Vocal, Building] I looked at Liam. He looked back. I asked, “Should we be running?” He said, “No, that's Uncle Rad.” I hadn't seen that coming. [Chorus — Male Vocal, Catchy and Exasperated] What the bloody hell Is happening right now? He's got horns upon his head And his wings are touching down! What the bloody hell? Does nobody find this strange? One minute he was Major Strike, The next he's bloody changed! I'd appreciate a little help. Perhaps explain it to me now. What the bloody hell Is happening right now? [Verse 2 — Male Vocal, Amused and Uneasy] Finn ran over, hugged his leg. Rad bent down and said hello. Liam asked if he could fly. I thought, “I'd rather not know.” Piney told him, “Not indoors.” Akida smiled and shook her head. I stood there by the open door Still wondering where the Major went. [Verse 2 — Male Vocal, Conversational] I've seen some things I'd rather not. I've had my share of strange. But most folks tend to mention When the man beside you might change. I asked, “Is Strike all right in there?” Rad stopped and looked at me. The boys went quiet for a moment. It wasn't meant unkindly. [Pre-Chorus — Male Vocal, Softer] I know what it's like to wake And wonder where the time has gone. So if he's somewhere listening, I'd like to know what's going on. [Chorus — Male Vocal, Catchy and Emotional] What the bloody hell Is happening right now? He's got horns upon his head And his wings are folded down. What the bloody hell? I don't mean to make a scene. I'd only like to know if Strike Can hear us when we speak. I'm not asking you to send him off. I'd like to understand somehow. What the bloody hell Is happening right now? [Instrumental — Electric Violin and Driving Guitar] [Bridge — Male Vocal, Sincere and Restrained] Rad said, “Conrad's sleeping. He'll be back when morning comes.” Liam took his uncle's hand. Finn leaned against his arm. I said, “I'm sorry if I stared. I've never seen the like.” Akida came and stood beside me. She said, “Let me tell you about Strike.” [Final Chorus — Male Vocal, Warmly Exasperated] What the bloody hell Is happening right now? I think I'll take that chair, Akida. You can tell me sitting down. What the bloody hell? There's plenty I don't know. But if he's family here to you, Then that's enough to start. I'll listen while you tell the tale. I've nowhere else to be right now. What the bloody hell Is happening right now? [Outro — Male Vocal, Dry and Amused] Finn asked, “Do you want to see him fly?” I said, “Perhaps another time.”