The Boy in the Room Words and music by Chris Malme © 1989There's a boy in a room Oh he never had a childhood, Or the things a normal boy should For he has the sight That will win us the fight. There's a boy in a room Without any hesitation He'll assess the situation And millions will die Under alien skies. There's a boy in a room He'll never see the devastation Only sterile information And he won't hear the screams-- Unless in his dreams. For here in your world of fantasy, you'll never recognise To the people all around you you're a hero in their eyes. But the history books will paint you as a demon in disguise As the world gives a sigh, A noble race dies. There's a boy in a room Playing with a simulation, An invented situation. Just think how he'll feel When he finds it's for real. And with all the death and suffering, I'm sure you will agree, That the one we most feel sorry for Is he.