the basic training is over

the blood, the sweat, the tears

now time to blow off steam

get rid of all the fears

three days to be themselves

three days from the navy, leave

time to paint the town

pent up emotions to be relieved

time to have a good meal

some wine or maybe just beer

release those sexual tensions

find a woman to take you there

you will promise them anything

perhaps, even, a diamond ring

the beauty parlor is filled with sailors

looking for one last fling