Tuesday 12 May 2009

War - Edwin Starr

War!
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing!

War! I despise
Because it means destruction of innocent lives.
War means tears to thousands of mothers eyes
When their sons go to fight and lose their lives.

War! Lord,
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing!

War! It ain’t nothing but a heartbreaker
War! Friend only to the undertaker
War! It’s an enemy to all mankind
The thought of war blows my mind

War has caused unrest in the younger generation
Induction then destruction-
Who wants to die?

War! It ain’t nothing but a heartbreaker
War! It’s got one friend, that’s the undertaker
War has shattered many a young mans dreams
Made him disabled bitter and mean
Life is much to precious to spend fighting wars these days
War can’t give life, it can only take it away

War! It ain’t nothing but a heartbreaker
War! Friend only to the undertaker
Peace Love and Understanding;
tell me, is there no place for them today?
They say we must fight to keep our freedom
But Lord knows there’s got to be a better way

Stand up and shout it.
War!
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing!

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