My transcription from this YouTube video, which was uploaded by "IdwalTJ" who I assume is also the singer. He says: "Written by Nancy Nicolson, the Scottish singer songwriter. An anti-war song with a sense of humour." CUDDLE CHORUS: Oh, cuddle, cuddle, cuddle against the war. Use your arms for cuddling; that's what arms are for. Escalation* could be bliss. Start off with a cuddle; end up with a kiss. 1. Cuddle a Frenchman from gay Paree. Sit yourself upon his knee. Run your fingers through his hair, And leave the rest to laissez-faire. CHORUS: Then cuddle...etc. 2. Cuddle a Russian, a peasant hussar. Let him show you his samovar. They say the Russians all say "nyet." I've never had that answer yet. CHORUS: So cuddle...etc. 3. Cuddle an Indian; do it with verve, Then you'll break down that brave's reserve. Get into a big powwow, Then he's bound to show you "how"— CHORUS: To cuddle...etc. 4. Cuddle an Australian, a wizard of Oz, On the beach with Santa Claus. Rub his back with suntan oils, And wait until his billy boils. CHORUS: Then cuddle...etc. [* possibly a pun on "osculation"?]
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