White People For Peace Lyrics - New Wave - Against Me!

East and West could not agree 

So their generals gave call, gathered troops at the border 

With guns at ready, drawn and aimed 

Each side was praying to a God to bless them with strength and courage 

It was in His name artillery lit the sky on fire 

The people sang protest songs to try and stop the soldier's gun 

Protest songs in response to military aggression 

Protest songs to try and stop the soldier's gun 

But the battle raged on 

Sirens filled the air, and the ground shook with war 

Civilian casualties had been a cost that was predetermined 

When interviewed for report, victims pleaded in frustration 

Their claim: that this was a war without reason 

And bureaucrats engaged in debate to try and reach a resolution 

The people sang protest songs to try and stop the soldier's gun 

Protest songs in response to military aggression 

Protest songs to try and stop the soldier's gun 

Protest songs in response to military aggression 

Protest songs to try and stop the soldier's gun 

But the battle raged on 

While the broadcast, like their prayers, went unanswered and ignored 

God, like the rest of the world, just watched in silence 

There was purpose to be served, there were fortunes to be earned 

Before a peace could be called to stop the fighting, they sang... 

Protest songs in response to military aggression 

Protest songs to try and stop the soldier's gun 

Protest songs in response to military aggression 

Protest songs to try and stop the soldier's gun 

Protest songs in response to military aggression 

Protest songs to try and stop the soldier's gun 

Protest songs in response to military aggression 

Protest songs to try and stop the soldier's gun 

But the battle raged on